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Harlepolis

The Weird World of Blowfly” (The Original Dirty Rapper) - New Documentary

He’s known as the original dirty rapper! Blowfly - the stage name for Clarence Reid, who wrote songs for several hit R&B groups in the 1960s and ‘70s. But he also recorded albums as Blowfly, his alter-ego usually seen in an ostentatious superhero costume, known especially for his x-rated raunchy raps, starting with a track called Rapp Dirty released in 1965.

At 69 years-old, Blowfly continues to record new material and tour the world, fighting for success and recognition, and the film The Weird World of Blowfly, directed by Jonathan Furmanski, documents Reid’s/Blowfly’s journey.

The documentary, which was shot over two years, follows Reid/Blowfly today “and we see his life, career and philosophy unfold. A revealing portrait of an unheralded man, The Weird World of Blowfly examines Clarence’s personal and professional contradictions, explores his legacy and celebrates his musical and cultural significance as a rapper and soul music legend.

The Weird World of Blowfly is has been touring the film festival circuit since last year, and continues to do so, having played at SXSW, and the Florida Film Festival most recently. It’s expected on DVD later this year.

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Reply #1 posted 08/07/11 5:07pm

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More interested in the Clarence Reid side of the story.
Based on all the traditional credits he has with the Miami TK artists (and others), it looks like it may be another tale of royalty loss due to bad management or poor personal decisions.


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Reply #2 posted 08/07/11 5:08pm

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Is there any songs that Blowfly did NOT do a sexually-parody of?!? lol

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Reply #3 posted 08/07/11 5:13pm

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Can't wait 2 see it!!!!!!!!

cool cool cool

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Reply #4 posted 08/07/11 5:16pm

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theAudience said:

More interested in the Clarence Reid side of the story.
Based on all the traditional credits he has with the Miami TK artists (and others), it looks like it may be another tale of royalty loss due to bad management or poor personal decisions.


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peace Tribal Records

It is.

Just another day in slavecontractsville, I'm afraid.

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Reply #5 posted 08/07/11 5:33pm

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Harlepolis said:

theAudience said:

More interested in the Clarence Reid side of the story.
Based on all the traditional credits he has with the Miami TK artists (and others), it looks like it may be another tale of royalty loss due to bad management or poor personal decisions.


Music for adventurous listeners

tA

peace Tribal Records

It is.

Just another day in slavecontractsville, I'm afraid.

That's too bad.

I'm guessing the Blowfly persona is what's keeping bills paid at this point.

I almost went to one of the gigs he had out here last year.

Music for adventurous listeners

tA

peace Tribal Records

"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all."
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