I Feel Like Slapping a N** Today (but it's 1982 soul)

I Feel Like Slapping a N** Today (but it's 1982 soul)

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Chris ‘C-Smooth’ Smith was born in 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. Chris Smith was a fierce competitor both in the boxing ring and on the soul music charts. A former lightweaight contender, Smith’s boxing career was cut short in 1975 after an injury during a title fight sidelined him permanently. Seeking a new outlet for his fiery energy and natural charisma, Smith turned to music, bringing his pugilistic passion to the world of 1980s soul. Smith made headlines in 1980 when he famously slapped fellow artist Will Rock during a heated exchange at the Grammy Awards. This unexpected incident became the spark for his controversial 1982 single, “I Feel Like Slapping a N Today.” The song, blending raw emotion with an infectious groove, explored themes of frustration, defiance, and the pressures of fame. Despite its polarizing title, the track became an underground hit, earning Smith both praise and criticism for his unfiltered storytelling.

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Chris ‘C-Smooth’ Smith was born in 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. Chris Smith was a fierce competitor both in the boxing ring and on the soul music charts. A former lightweaight contender, Smith’s boxing career was cut short in 1975 after an injury during a title fight sidelined him permanently. Seeking a new outlet for his fiery energy and natural charisma, Smith turned to music, bringing his pugilistic passion to the world of 1980s soul. Smith made headlines in 1980 when he famously slapped fellow artist Will Rock during a heated exchange at the Grammy Awards. This unexpected incident became the spark for his controversial 1982 single, “I Feel Like Slapping a N Today.” The song, blending raw emotion with an infectious groove, explored themes of frustration, defiance, and the pressures of fame. Despite its polarizing title, the track became an underground hit, earning Smith both praise and criticism for his unfiltered storytelling.

[GHST_Original]

this is probably one of the hardest songs i ever heard....

[willnicholls]

I can’t articulate how good this song is but also how much I have laughed as a result. Genius.

[artvanderlay]

So many childhood memories. My Mother used to play this in time to wake me up for school every morning.

[ceasermoreceaser]

I play this every night I go into work everybody walk the opposite way

[chriscrawford]

I have always loved this song but when I saw the Broadway musical starring Will Smith and Chris Rock it really spoke to my soul. The conductor, Ben Tover, really hit the high notes. I think it was the clear winner for a Tony and the coveted Willie award.

[fracturedsolace]

This song stays on repeat on my 1982 android!

[janeendaqueen]

Mann this song was needed 30 minutes ago still blasting

[Sedrii]

Y’all youngsters don’t know nothing bout this 💪🏾

[aveech]

This song is so ahead of its time it's parents haven't met yet

[TheLarryj]

Yo this might be the best AI song I ever heard. 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

[aaroncummings]

I got this one on loop. 😅 I just like the groove.

[vahstania]

i remember in 89 my mom was bumping this in her cadillac and i added it to my spotify like damn this slaps

[MelvinFranklinJunior]

Ludacris did a version of this. It’s effing hilarious. I HIGHLY recommend it. 😂😂

[chaiyapatu]

It hits defference when this song was blasted full volume from a cabin of one of the clans.

[witchert]

My father had this on 8-track back in '83. Used to play it constantly in his drop top '78 Cadillac DeVille. Told me all the stories of C-Smooth slappin' mofos while on tour.

[AOCITYBOY]

This going straight to my Oldies collection on YouTube... 😂👌🏿

[Kool_vidz]

This is an instant classic yo!!! I didn’t know it was AI… my old ass was searching in google for this guy 😂😂😂😂

[ronaldcarothers]

...I don't remember Chipotle being around in '82 - but I don't want to get slapped, so if he said it was, it was...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[ProjectPoetChris]

I remember my grand dad used to play this back in 82 in his tesla cyber truck and he would tell me record off his iphone 15 those was the good old days😢