About The Song
“Theme from Shaft” was written and recorded by Isaac Hayes in 1971, it is the soul and funk-styled theme song for the film Shaft. The song depicts the protagonist, Shaft, as a confident and commanding figure, described as a “bad mother” who is cool and proud, portraying strength and fearlessness.
Isaac Hayes utilized “Theme From Shaft” to assert his creative vision and place in the music industry. Its success facilitated the recognition of black artists in mainstream music. The song won Isaac Hayes an Oscar and became iconic for its recognizable melody and percussive female background vocals.