I Love Music

Recorded by The O'Jays in Philadelphia during the sessions for the album Family Reunion, with the core musicians of MFSB providing instrumentation. The track was written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and engineered by Joe Tarsia. Released as the lead single from Family Reunion, it became one of the group's biggest crossover successes and a defining dancefloor record of the mid-1970s. Its extended groove and celebratory message helped bridge soul and the emerging disco movement. The track remains a staple of soul and dance music culture and has been widely sampled by hip-hop, house and R&B artists. Its uplifting refrain and driving rhythm have ensured enduring popularity with DJs and collectors.