Getting into the soulful stylings of the incomparable James Brown? These four songs are essential listening for any fan.

Some songs are more than just hits—they become the foundation of future music. Over the decades, certain tracks have been ...

His music remains timeless, and his impact continues to be felt even today. Here are 12 James Brown songs that everyone should listen to, each showcasing his genius and ability to create music ...

Kendrick Lamar and Mustard did this with the record “ Not Like Us, ” which is currently one of the most popular songs in the world. Curiously enough, throughout music history, most of the songs that ...

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writing hit songs calling for Black pride. As a progenitor of funk music, Brown with his band created a stripped-down, rhythmically driven aesthetic that has influenced world music from reggae to ...

James Brown: Say It Loud,' a two-part docuseries ... perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force." "His words, songs, style and moves inspired musical revolutions and molded a nation ...

James Brown told me one time that it’s 75 percent ... I’d have my guitar I’d play, he’d be humming songs. Poles be in the water, we’d be fishing. And the next thing you know, “Oh ...

Listen up, American Idol hopefuls! The judges are sharing the songs they’d love for contestants to skip during their audition ...