# Turn This Mutha Out

Turn This Mutha Out is a 1977 album by Idris Muhammad. Produced and arranged by CTI/Kudu staff arranger David Matthews, it was aimed more at the R&B/disco market than the jazz market. One of only a few Kudu albums not produced by label owner Creed Taylor, Turn This Mutha Out spawned two pop and R&B hits, the title track and "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This".

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :
| Review scores ||
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
The Bay State Banner wrote that "Muhammad is another jazz artist who has succumbed to the lure of money via the disco sound."

## Track listing

* "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This" (David Matthews, Tony Sarafino) – 8:37
* "Camby Bolongo" (Matthews) – 3:50
* "Turn This Mutha Out" (Matthews, Sarafino) – 6:50
* "Tasty Cakes" (Matthews, Sarafino) – 4:23
* "Crab Apple" (Matthews) – 5:07
* "Moon Hymn" (Matthews) – 4:22
* "Say What" (Matthews) – 4:05

## Track credits

1. Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Hiram Bullock — guitar solo
* Charlie Brown — guitar
* Rubens Bassini — percussion
* Sue Evans — percussion
* Michael Brecker — tenor saxophone solo
* Ronnie Cuber — baritone saxophone
* David Tofani — soprano saxophone
* Clifford Carter — synthesizer solo
* Randy Brecker — trumpet
* Jon Faddis — trumpet
* Margaret Ross — harp
* Frank Floyd — vocal solo
* Bill Eaton — background vocals
* Zachary Sanders — background vocals
* Ray Simpson — background vocals
2. Camby Bolongo
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Charlie Brown — guitar
* Hugh McCracken — guitar
* Sue Evans — percussion
* Randy Brecker — trumpet solo
* Jeremy Steig — flute solo
3. Turn This Mutha Out
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Clifford Carter — keyboards
* Hiram Bullock — guitar solo
* Sue Evans — percussion
* Bill Eaton — background vocals
* Zachary Sanders — background vocals
* Ray Simpson — background vocals
4. Tasty Cakes
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Clifford Carter — keyboards
* Hiram Bullock — guitar solo
* Sue Evans — percussion
* Bill Eaton — background vocals
* Zachary Sanders — background vocals
* Ray Simpson — background vocals
5. Crab Apple
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Charlie Brown — guitar
* Hiram Bullock — guitar solo
* Sue Evans — percussion
* Ronnie Cuber — baritone saxophone
* David Tofani — soprano saxophone
* Clifford Carter — synthesizer solo
* Michael Brecker — tenor saxophone solo
6. Moon Hymn
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb —bass
* Charlie Brown —guitar
* Sue Evans —percussion
* Ronnie Cuber —baritone saxophone
* David Tofani —soprano saxophone
* Clifford Carter — synthesizer
7. Say What
* Idris Muhammad — drums, tom tom
* Wilbur Bascomb — bass
* Charlie Brown — guitar
* Hugh McCracken — guitar
* Eric Gale — guitar solo
* Jeremy Steig — flute solo

## Later Samples

* "Crab Apple"
** "Crooked Ass Nigga" by 2Pac from the album 2Pacalypse Now
* "Say What"
** "Dr. Knockboots" by Nas from the album I Am...
* "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This"
** "Rise (Bini & Martini Mix)" by Soul Providers
** "Loud Places" by Jamie xx feat. Romy
** "Marijuana" by Chrome Sparks
** "Terrorise the City" by Klashnekoff ft Kool G Rap and Kyza
** "Alright" by Jamiroquai