Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes was an American songwriter, musician, singer, actor, and voice actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records.

During the late 1960s, Hayes began recording music and he had several successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul in 1969 and Black Moses in 1971. Also, he worked as a composer for motion pictures including the musical score for the film Shaft, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1972.

From 1997 to 2005, he lent his distinctive, deep voice to the character "Chef" on the animated TV series South Park.

On August 5, 2003, Hayes was honored as a BMI Icon at the 2003 BMI Urban Awards for his enduring influence on generations of music makers. Hayes had received five BMI R&B Awards, two BMI Pop Awards, two BMI Urban Awards and six Million-Air citations during his career.

Music Videos

 * Chocolate Salty Balls (as Chef)
 * Fragile
 * Funky Junky
 * I Can't Go To Sleep (with Wu-Tang Clan)
 * Thanks to the Fool
 * Theme from Shaft
 * Walk On By