Leon Haywood

Leon Haywood
Birth nameOtha Leon Haywood
Born(1942-02-11)February 11, 1942
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2016(2016-04-05) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresSoul, R&B, funk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1963–2016
LabelsImperial, 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.