Leon Haywood singer, songwriter and producer died at the age of 74 Tuesday. Leon Haywood is best known for “Don’t Push It Don’t Force It” and I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You.”

I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You” was sampled by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang.” Leon Haywood’s work was also sampled by Aaliyah, Cam’ron, J. Cole and Common, 50 Cent and Redman.

Leon Haywood also wrote Carl Carlton’s “She’s A Bad Mama Jama”! Below is a video of Leon Haywood performance on Soul Train. Enjoy!

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