Leon Haywood | |
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| Birth name | Otha Leon Haywood |
| Born | February 11, 1942 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2016 (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1963–2016 |
| Labels | Imperial, Decca, 20th Century, Columbia, MCA, Casablanca, Modern, Edge, Evejim |
Otha Leon Haywood (February 11, 1942 – April 5, 2016) was an American funk and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 1975 hit single "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You", which has been frequently sampled by musicians such as Dr. Dre (for his 1992 hit "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang") among others.