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King Tim III Personality Jock was released on the 25th of July 1979. This track emerged from the Fatback Band's disco album Fatback XII and predates the commercial phenomenon of Rapper's Delight by several months.
Vocalist Tim Washington delivered the spoken-word performance on King Tim III Personality Jock. His delivery over a funk rhythm section created a blueprint for a genre that would soon dominate global culture.
King Tim III Personality Jock climbed to number 26 on the R&B chart after the label replaced the A-side. The track remained on the chart for 11 weeks following this strategic shift.
Delano Rock McLaurin handled the engineering of King Tim III Personality Jock. He helped shape the raw energy of the performance into a polished sound that bridged the gap between disco and the emerging street culture of New York City.
King Tim III Personality Jock was originally released as the B-side of a 7-inch single paired with You're My Candy Sweet. The label intended the mid-tempo disco track to be the A-side, but the initial pairing failed to capture the public's attention.