The triple-LP set "Black Moses" found Hayes deepening his signature sound, pairing extended, wah-drenched jams with an audacious song selection that included Traffic and The Carpenters.
- The album topped the Billboard Soul Albums chart for an astonishing 55 weeks.
- Hayes produced the album himself at his own Soulsville USA Studios in Memphis.
- "Black Moses" was the first album by a Black artist to be certified platinum by the RIAA.
Isaac Hayes was a songwriter, producer, and performer from Memphis, Tennessee, best known for his pioneering work in soul, R&B, and funk. In 1971, he was at the height of his powers, having recently revolutionized Southern soul with his sophisticated arrangements and falsetto croon.
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