Charles ‘Silky’ Johnson born on May 15, 1939, in Detroit Michigan) was a soul singer whose life journey was as captivating as his music. Before stepping into the spotlight, Silky made a name for himself on the streets of Detroit as a charismatic pimp, known for his sharp wit, smooth talk, and impeccable style. Draped in tailored suits and exuding confidence, Silky was a natural storyteller, a skill that would later define his music. But by the mid-1960s, disillusionment with his lifestyle and a yearning for change led him to trade the streets for the stage. In 1967, Silky released his debut single, “Popped Out the P** a Pimp,” a soulful meditation on redemption and self-worth that struck a chord with audiences. It showcased his ability to blend the swagger of his past with the vulnerability of his newfound purpose. While his career slowed in the late 1970s, his impact on the soul genre remained undeniable. Silky Johnson’s story-from streetwise hustler to soulful storyteller-continues to inspire, reminding fans of the power of reinvention and the enduring magic of music born from real-life experience.
The memories that this song brings back is crazy! My late grandfather would play this everytime he came home late & my gmom questioned "where he'd been?"
Craig Randolph born in 1957 to one Margret Singleton and his father Craig Randolph senior. Became famous once his vocal talents were discoverd on a app called tik tok. Most musicians today would call him the forefather of todays music and the Blueprint of those like UGK, Sugerfree, Too short & Ludacris.
Do you know the funny boy is the radio station? Especially the bootleg radio stations, why they don't play these songs? What's the problem, all these fake? Djs out there They got music like this, and they don't play It. Were they scared cuz? Though powerful people don't let them play It on radio. You know what I'm saying? That's f***** u* batewaty music got swag. This is s*** I love it
Charles ‘Silky’ Johnson born on May 15, 1939, in Detroit Michigan) was a soul singer whose life journey was as captivating as his music. Before stepping into the spotlight, Silky made a name for himself on the streets of Detroit as a charismatic pimp, known for his sharp wit, smooth talk, and impeccable style. Draped in tailored suits and exuding confidence, Silky was a natural storyteller, a skill that would later define his music. But by the mid-1960s, disillusionment with his lifestyle and a yearning for change led him to trade the streets for the stage. In 1967, Silky released his debut single, “Popped Out the P** a Pimp,” a soulful meditation on redemption and self-worth that struck a chord with audiences. It showcased his ability to blend the swagger of his past with the vulnerability of his newfound purpose. While his career slowed in the late 1970s, his impact on the soul genre remained undeniable. Silky Johnson’s story-from streetwise hustler to soulful storyteller-continues to inspire, reminding fans of the power of reinvention and the enduring magic of music born from real-life experience.
detroit 😂
When did he die?
@@Kryptopunk2007 when that girl touched his phone... it all went down, like james brown
@@Kryptopunk2007he still alive
My father an him useto sing together back in the day they also useto sell tapes in the back of the lac
I was raised on Silky's music. Thanks for keeping his spirit alive.
That’s my Dad🥲 Missed him everyday of my life, may he rest in peace. He inspired me more than he’ll ever know.
R u serious?
😂😂😂
@@bbadscott8483 are you suggesting that I am not a serious person? 🤨
@@bbadscott8483 *picks up the Yellow Pages*
This my daddy too shittttt 🤦🏽♂️🤣🤣💯💯
Automatically a classic 👌
That has to be the greatest line ever conceived. Ghetto Shakespeare level. ❤ Damn!
Hahah thanks man
Listening to his smooth jazz music since 1979, when I was born...
Same!
'79 was a good year.
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Yes ma'am 79 baby
I think I heard this once on the Weather Channel local forecast growing up.
Been on loop in my head all damn day.
Johnny Guitar Watson would approve. 👌🏽
I never ever heard of this dude before I have a lot to learn about the old school pimp music 🎶 🎵
😂😂😂😂😂😂
0:54 GASLIGHTING HOSE SINCE '62🎶🎵🎶😤
Yea I’m bumpin this fosho 😭😭
Ima need these on apple music and spotify frfr
I’ve been looking, still not there
@ same bro 😭
@@thepebble23 this shit has no right to be this good
@@rollyourownRandF deadass 😭😭
😂😂😂😂
And another one!🔥 🔥 🔥
The memories that this song brings back is crazy! My late grandfather would play this everytime he came home late & my gmom questioned "where he'd been?"
I remember cleanin' up on Saturday mornings and Mama Love was playin some Silky. Shiiiiid. I been lookin for dis man. 😂😂😂😂
bro, hilarious.. thank you again
Appreciate it as always fam 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Where was these tracks when I was mackin
Make again my brother
This is Gold
My grandad used to play this when we were kids. Him and nan would dance around the front room while we would jump around them. Memories
hahahha 😂
😂😂
How 🤔 it’s AI 🧢’er
@@YaFavNjkingno shit, genius 😅
This is great I’m from DC and never heard this but I luv it 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
I luv it!❤
Yeaaa maneeeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My gawddd this a classic
This is the best thing of 2025. More raw than anything out right now
Love it you got me spaced outta ma head ....
Gaslighting since 62...Classic!
You a fool for this one😂😂
Yawl dont know nuffin bout no silky man 💯💯💯💯 only the real remember this iykyk
😂😂😂😂 boy this A.I. stuff is bananas!! 😂😂😂
Legend
These were the good ol days when a broad was seen but not heard. Man I miss those days.
I need to be able to post this shit on my IG stories & posts 🤦🏿
My parents met at his concert when he was on tour with Jackie Moon
Craig Randolph born in 1957 to one Margret Singleton and his father Craig Randolph senior. Became famous once his vocal talents were discoverd on a app called tik tok. Most musicians today would call him the forefather of todays music and the Blueprint of those like UGK, Sugerfree, Too short & Ludacris.
About to pull out the whisky and a blunt!!!
My grandad used to play this when I was a kid. I never understood the lyrics until now
Me & Silky was before our time! That soul glo gave him brain cancer but his legacy lives forever! 4mile4life
Nah where @juicyJ at for the remix and sample 😂😭
Are these songs are on Spotify?
Riding now smoking a wild drinking henny leaned back wishing it was ‘77 l😂
I hoped this was coming to my streaming service today 😔
Reminds me of Marc Rebillet.
Can we get a instrumental of this.?
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎😎
I remember I met him in Chicago back in 79 . Humble guy super funny. Put me on to Perry Ellis. True story
Brah are there links to download this. I would definitely buy this.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mannnn … my type music bring this ish back these women been too entitled
😂😂😂😂
Prompt?
2025 is our year🎉
😂 This AI shyt C-R-A-Z-Y!!! Lol!
I NEED MY MONEY SILKY!!!!????
Is it supposed to be Detroit limp ?
LoL I just noticed that myself cuz I never paid attention to the lyrics on the screen. It's supposed to be Pimp.
Part of Marvel’s Mid-Life Crisis
Funny ass hell
Someone's playing this in Diddys prison cell.
😂😂😂😂
Omm😅
😂😂😂
This cant be real.🤦🏽♀️
The lyrics real but not a soul song this sound better tho
ANYBODY HERE CAN SAY TO ME IF IT IS EXPLICIT MUSIC OR NOT?
Ai created songs
Britney Spears Toxic
Bots
Typical bot lobby, see yall in ww3
I think I lost brain cells listening to this mess 😂😂😂😂
So beautiful don't you agree...lol.
Detroit limp 😂😂
Do you know the funny boy is the radio station? Especially the bootleg radio stations, why they don't play these songs? What's the problem, all these fake? Djs out there They got music like this, and they don't play It. Were they scared cuz? Though powerful people don't let them play It on radio. You know what I'm saying? That's f***** u* batewaty music got swag. This is s*** I love it
Dad?