The Weird World of Blowfly

The Weird World of Blowfly tells the story of Miami musician Clarence Reid and his alter ego Blowfly, the original dirty rapper. At 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled super-hero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly continues to record new material and tour the world, struggling for success and recognition.

Before his X-rated career began, Clarence was a major force in the Miami, Florida soul scene of the 1960s and ‘70s; writing Top-10 songs for Miami’s greatest R&B acts, including Betty Wright, Gwen McCrae and KC and the Sunshine Band. But then, he changed the game by recording what is in all likelihood the world’s first rap song, “Rap Dirty”, in 1965. For over 40 years now, Clarence has shocked and grooved audiences with Blowfly’s hilarious and provocative hard-core songs.

Shot over the course of two years, the film follows Clarence today and we see his life, career and philosophy unfold. A revealing portrait of an unheralded man, The Weird World of Blowfly examines Clarence's personal and professional contradictions, explores his legacy and celebrates his musical and cultural significance as a rapper and soul music legend.