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Multitalented Hayes has an
impressive list of albums (platinum and gold) with hit songs (By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Walk On By; You Don't Know Like I Know; Hold On, I'm Coming; You Got Me Humming, When Something Is Wrong with My Baby;
Soul Man; I Thank You; I Take What I Want; Wrap It Up).
After demonstrating prolific ability as composer/producer/musician in the 60s, Hayes began scoring for films
(Oscar for Best Musical Score for Shaft) and television and he began starring in films as well (series The Men, Wattstax, Three Tough Guys, Truck Turner). He is regarded as an artist
who revolutionized film scores and there is hardly a contemporary soundtrack since Shaft that hasn't borrowed from Isaac's mold-breaking, mind-blowing concepts.
Isaac places a priority on humanitarian efforts both in Africa and the United States, where he is a frequent speaker and lecturer, particularly for young
African-Americans. He speaks out against civil and human rights violations everywhere. In 1992, Hayes became the international spokesman for the World Literacy Crusade, in which he speaks to people
everywhere about the possibility of future hope, higher education, and worthwhile employment without the need for guns or violence. He has continued these actions through the years and is still heavily involved in
the ongoing activities of the World Literacy crusade, as well as adopting a Harlem high school.
The past few years have found Isaac taking on the morning slot at 98.7
KISS-FM quickly becoming the top rated DJ. He has also appeared as the voice of "Chef" on the animated show South Park. |
