360 Degrees Of Billy Paul

The house band MFSB provides the rhythmic backbone for this release, combined with full orchestral sections. While it includes the hit Me and Mrs. Jones, the rest of the album adopts a socially conscious tone.

Recording at Philadelphia International Records defined the aesthetic of the project. It balances the smooth delivery of a soul vocalist with a raw, gritty perspective that distinguishes it from other romantic records of the early seventies.