{"id":2668,"date":"2025-10-17T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/?p=2668"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:23:44","slug":"how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco","title":{"rendered":"How the \u201cPhilly Sound\u201d Became the Cradle of Disco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Long before New York and Los Angeles started to vie for the title of disco&#8217;s birthplace, a true musical revolution was quietly brewing in the studios of Philadelphia. It wasn&#8217;t just a new sound; it was a <strong>new philosophy of groove<\/strong>. The \u201cPhiladelphia Sound\u201d (or Philly Sound), known for its velvety string sections, rhythmic guitars, and impeccable production, was the ideal bridge between the elegance of 60s soul and the unbridled energy of 70s dance floors. How exactly did this flawless orchestral style morph into the clean, danceable groove that defined an entire era of club life? We at <a href=\"http:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\">philadelphia-trend.com<\/a> will reveal how Philadelphia\u2019s artists and producers created the blueprint that the entire disco world later adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-20-1068x601.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2795e948e5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2795e948e5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#The_Architects_of_the_Style\" >The Architects of the Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#Symphonic_Soul_in_a_Tuxedo\" >Symphonic Soul in a Tuxedo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#The_Studio_Masters\" >The Studio Masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#From_Lyrical_Ballads_to_Social_Manifestos\" >From Lyrical Ballads to Social Manifestos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#Influence_on_the_Formation_of_Disco_and_Today\" >Influence on the Formation of Disco and Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#Key_Hits_and_Their_Significance\" >Key Hits and Their Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#The_%E2%80%9CPhiladelphianization%E2%80%9D_Effect\" >The \u201cPhiladelphianization\u201d Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2668-how-the-philly-sound-became-the-cradle-of-disco\/#The_Climax_of_the_Groove\" >The Climax of the Groove<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Architects_of_the_Style\"><\/span>The Architects of the Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart and brain of the \u201cPhilly Sound\u201d was an incomparable songwriting and production duo: Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. These two musical visionaries, along with arranger Thom Bell, crafted the perfect formula for commercial success. In 1971, they founded their studio and label, <strong>Philadelphia International Records (PIR)<\/strong>. Their goal was to compete with the Motown giant by offering a more mature, sophisticated, and orchestral sound. Their success was so striking that by the mid-1970s, PIR had become the second-largest African-American-owned music company in the United States, second only to the Detroit powerhouse. Throughout their partnership, Gamble and Huff wrote and produced <strong>175 gold and platinum records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-21.png 900w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-21-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-21-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-21-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symphonic_Soul_in_a_Tuxedo\"><\/span>Symphonic Soul in a Tuxedo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cPhilly Sound\u201d was distinguished by a luxurious, almost symphonic texture that made it instantly recognizable. It was a fusion of soul, R&amp;B, gospel, and jazz, wrapped in a shimmering pop package. In contrast to Motown\u2019s more \u201cdry\u201d and simple recording style, PIR banked on the richness of the arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lush Strings and Horns.<\/strong> The use of large orchestral sections, including violas, cellos, and French horns, added drama and refinement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypnotic Rhythm Sections.<\/strong> A signature feature was the powerful, \u201cpulsating\u201d bass line and the rhythmic, \u201cskimming\u201d sound of the hi-hat cymbals, which created a <strong>continuous, danceable groove<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocals.<\/strong> Clean, emotional lead vocals were often paired with falsetto background vocals, lending a special depth and sensuality to the melody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Studio_Masters\"><\/span>The Studio Masters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s impossible to discuss this phenomenon without mentioning <strong>MFSB<\/strong> (short for Mother, Father, Sister, Brother). This was a stable collective of approximately thirty virtuous studio musicians who worked exclusively for PIR. They were to the Philly Sound what The Funk Brothers band was to Motown in Detroit. All the records were created at the legendary <strong>Sigma Sound Studios<\/strong>, which, thanks to the talent of sound engineer Joe Tarsia and the mastery of MFSB, became a global hit factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was MFSB that recorded the song <strong>\u201cTSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)\u201d (1974)<\/strong>, which became an instrumental number one hit on the Billboard chart and was chosen as the theme song for the popular television music show <em>Soul Train<\/em>. This track is the genre&#8217;s quintessence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TSOP The Sound Of Philadelphia MFSB featuring The Three Degrees 1974\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F4P7mDURgbM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Lyrical_Ballads_to_Social_Manifestos\"><\/span>From Lyrical Ballads to Social Manifestos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philadelphia International Records catalog is filled with records that have become soul music classics. The label successfully worked with both new and experienced artists. There were dozens of such performers. Here are just the style&#8217;s icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The O&#8217;Jays.<\/strong> Their songs \u201cLove Train\u201d and \u201cBack Stabbers\u201d combined energetic dance with sharp social commentary, reflecting the issues of the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harold Melvin &amp; The Blue Notes.<\/strong> They presented powerful ballads like \u201cIf You Don&#8217;t Know Me by Now\u201d and also launched the career of future sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Billy Paul.<\/strong> His hit \u201cMe and Mrs. Jones\u201d (1972) told a story of marital infidelity, demonstrating the <strong>mature thematic focus of PIR\u2019s music<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Three Degrees.<\/strong> With the song \u201cWhen Will I See You Again,\u201d they showcased the genre&#8217;s ability to create enchanting, globally popular pop melodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-1068x801.png 1068w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-22-265x198.png 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influence_on_the_Formation_of_Disco_and_Today\"><\/span>Influence on the Formation of Disco and Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Philly Soul played a critically important role in the evolution of dance music. Its rhythmic section with a distinct, non-stop beat and the use of orchestral elements became a <strong>direct precursor to disco<\/strong>. Many critics consider the hit \u201cTSOP\u201d one of the first chart-topping disco songs. PIR\u2019s business model, where producers and songwriters controlled the entire process, inspired subsequent generations of musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even today, this elegant, velvety sound influences contemporary R&amp;B and soul. Gamble and Huff\u2019s production methods\u2014a combination of \u201cstreet\u201d soul with high-end \u201cparlor\u201d sophistication\u2014are a template for neo-soul and popular music artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Hits_and_Their_Significance\"><\/span>Key Hits and Their Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Artist<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Song<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Significance for the Genre<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MFSB<\/td><td>\u201cTSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)\u201d<\/td><td>1974<\/td><td>The quintessential sound; the first chart-topping hit widely considered disco.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The O&#8217;Jays<\/td><td>\u201cLove Train\u201d<\/td><td>1972<\/td><td>An example of \u201cdanceable soul\u201d with a positive social message.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harold Melvin &amp; The Blue Notes<\/td><td>\u201cIf You Don&#8217;t Know Me by Now\u201d<\/td><td>1972<\/td><td>A classic example of a sophisticated soul ballad that became an international standard.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Billy Paul<\/td><td>\u201cMe and Mrs. Jones\u201d<\/td><td>1972<\/td><td>A hit that underscored the \u201cadult\u201d and dramatic lyrics of the Philly Sound.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Three Degrees<\/td><td>\u201cWhen Will I See You Again\u201d<\/td><td>1974<\/td><td>A demonstration of the genre&#8217;s international appeal and pop potential.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CPhiladelphianization%E2%80%9D_Effect\"><\/span>The \u201cPhiladelphianization\u201d Effect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The campaign&#8217;s success was due not only to the genius of Gamble and Huff but also to unique industrial and social conditions. The founders of PIR consciously aimed to create a powerful African-American-owned company that would control not only the creative output but also the publishing business. This was a <strong>direct continuation of the civil rights movement<\/strong>, translated into the realms of economics and art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PIR actively incorporated elements of social consciousness into their songs. Although many hits were love ballads, tracks like \u201cFor the Love of Money\u201d (The O&#8217;Jays) and \u201cAm I Black Enough for You?\u201d (Billy Paul) openly touched on themes of capitalism, racial identity, and struggle, which made them more \u201cadult\u201d and significant compared to the pop soul of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uniqueness of the Philadelphia Sound was so appealing that other major artists and producers began flocking to the city to tap into its magic. This process became known as <strong>\u201cPhiladelphianization.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific Examples of this Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>David Bowie.<\/strong> In the mid-70s, he came to Sigma Sound Studios to record his album <em>Young Americans<\/em> (1975). Bowie sought to incorporate \u201cBlack\u201d American R&amp;B into his sound, creating his own style which he dubbed <strong>\u201cplastic soul.\u201d<\/strong> This marked a critical stage in his career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Jacksons.<\/strong> After leaving Motown in 1976, the Jackson brothers, including Michael Jackson, signed with CBS Records, but their first two albums (<em>The Jacksons<\/em> and <em>Goin\u2019 Places<\/em>) were produced at PIR, ensuring the group a smooth transition to the more sophisticated and funky sound of the 70s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the \u201cPhilly Sound\u201d became so powerful that its influence extended far beyond the genre itself, reforming popular music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2678\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-23.png 686w, https:\/\/cdn.philadelphia-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/image-23-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Climax_of_the_Groove\"><\/span>The Climax of the Groove<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Philadelphia Sound<\/em> is not just a page in music history; it is a defining factor that shaped an entire dance era. By using elegant orchestration and rich, velvety arrangements, Philadelphia studios were able to find the ideal bridge between 60s soul and the rhythmic needs of the 70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This style served as the technical and philosophical springboard for disco. The city&#8217;s producers proved that dance music could be <strong>complex, refined, and emotionally profound all at once<\/strong>. They popularized rhythm sections that carried a continuous, hypnotic groove, which was the perfect foundation for nightclubs. Philadelphia created an extraordinary precedent that was quickly picked up by other music centers. But it was here, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphiladelphia.net\/en\/eternal-17688-philadelphia-how-brotherly-love-became-the-name-of-an-american-metropolis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cCity of Brotherly Love,\u201d<\/a> that the aesthetic was born that ignited the global dance fever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long before New York and Los Angeles started to vie for the title of disco&#8217;s birthplace, a true musical revolution was quietly brewing in the studios of Philadelphia. It wasn&#8217;t just a new sound; it was a new philosophy of groove. The \u201cPhiladelphia Sound\u201d (or Philly Sound), known for its velvety string sections, rhythmic guitars, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":362,"featured_media":2646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[155],"tags":[1839,1845,1827,1830,1832,1836,1273,1841,1355,1840,1831,1842,1409,1829,1834,1837,1833,1828,1846,1843],"motype":[160],"moformat":[24],"moimportance":[35],"class_list":{"0":"post-2668","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-muzika","8":"tag-city-of-brotherly-love","9":"tag-david-bowie","10":"tag-disco","11":"tag-kenny-gamble","12":"tag-leon-huff","13":"tag-mfsb-3","14":"tag-philadelphia","15":"tag-philadelphia-aesthetic","16":"tag-philadelphia-history","17":"tag-philadelphia-hit","18":"tag-philadelphia-international-records-2","19":"tag-philadelphia-legacy","20":"tag-philadelphia-music","21":"tag-philadelphia-sound","22":"tag-philadelphia-studios","23":"tag-philadelphianization","24":"tag-philly-producer","25":"tag-soul-2","26":"tag-the-jacksons-3","27":"tag-the-three-degrees-3","28":"motype-eternal","29":"moformat-longrid-korotka","30":"moimportance-retranslyacziya-v-agregatory"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/362"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2668"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2681,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2668\/revisions\/2681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2668"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=2668"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=2668"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philadelphia-trend.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=2668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}