The world lost the talents of Charles Bradley but his music will forever live as his legacy. Before his untimely passing of cancer in 2017, Bradley recorded this previously unreleased record titled “Lucifer” at the tail end of Barack Obama’s presidency. As you can hear from the lyrics, he praises the former president for what he did during his time and office and the barriers he broke to get there. This and “Lonely As You Are” were the last songs he recorded while alive.
Co-writer and co-producer James Levy had this to say about the track:
“Charles knew what he wanted to say and he said it quickly. He wore his heart on his sleeve. A true singer.”
Rest in peace to Charles Bradley.
OS REWIND: Charles Bradley – I Feel A Change [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Charles Bradley – Good to Be Back Home [Music Video]