Deep Groove Encyclopedia

King Floyd

New Orleans native King Floyd may be a one-hit wonder, but what an enduring hit it is. "Groove Me" is one the hallmark southern songs of the 70s, with its opening exclamation of "hey!" and grooving bassline. The song was recorded at the Malaco studios in Mississippi, which gave Atlantic yet another outpost for its soul artists. Malaco benefited by developing a strong reputation, one that eventually led to forming its own label, which has released titles like the immortal Down Home Blues collection.

He died March 6, 2006.

King Floyd's Deepest Grooves

Man in Love (Pulsar, 1967)
Produced be benefactor Harold Battiste, Dr. John wrote some of the tracks. Later reissued as Heart of the Matter on VIP.

King Floyd (Chimneyville, 1971)

Think About It (Chimneyville, 1973)
Check for the break on "Hard to Handle."

Choice Cuts (Waldoxy, 1994)
Only place to find the King's classic material on without digging through the crates.

Old School Funk (Malaco, 2000)
Homecoming for Floyd as he drops a comeback album for the label he inadvertently played a role in developing.