James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American
singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of
funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. He
has been referred to by himself and by others as "The Godfather of Soul", "Mr.
Dynamite", "Soul Brother Number One" and "The Hardest Working Man in ... read more

Gilles Peterson Worldwide 2012-02-08 Gilles with Thee Satisfaction on the phone

“This week Gilles is joined by Subpop Records’ Seattle-based hip hop duo Thee Satisfaction on the phone, discussing their debut album and favourite female poe...
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Charles Bradley played New Year's Eve, playing James Brown tribute as 'Black Velvet' (and other dates)

Charles Bradley in Fort Greene Park in 2011 (more by BBG) Before Charles Bradley released his excellent debut LP on Daptone Records last year, he performed under the name...
Posted 9 January 5.25pm — Comment on this

The vibrant joy of Robert Crumb's album covers

The cult cartoonist's artwork for various artists has a vividness and oomph that is almost like music in itself'Yeah I'll do your album cover, but the only thing is, when...
Posted 20 November 2011 6.35pm — Comment on this

Idol Headlines for 11/15/11

Scotty McCreery appears at the 2011 Kicks 99 Guitar Pull at the James Brown Arena in Augusta GA Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm.Jennifer Hudson will be Ustream liv...
Posted 15 November 2011 2.28pm — Comment on this

Warp Records: Richard H Kirk looks back on a futuristic life

In its 20th year the Warp Records founder looks back on his time with Cabaret Voltaire and working with Brian EnoRichard H Kirk spent much of his career waiting for the f...
Posted 5 November 2011 12.15am — Comment on this

James Brown's Ex Manager Sentenced To Three Years Of House Arrest

Stole money from Brown...
Posted 28 October 2011 8.05pm — Comment on this

James Brown - James Brown's Former Manager Sentenced To Home Confinement

James Browns former manager has been sentenced to three years of home confinement for misusing the late stars finances in the years leading up to his death David Cannon 7...
Posted 28 October 2011 7.01pm — Comment on this

Three New Mixes From Beady Eye

We were expecting two new mixes from Andy to lead up to the UK tour in November. However he has been in touch over the weekend to give us this brand new mix - 'What The W...
Posted 24 October 2011 5.19pm — Comment on this

Musical to do: James Brown tribute, Soul Vaccination, Rachel Taylor Brown, a Wilco date

This is a photo of a cassette tape . It appears to be a test copy of Wilco 's new record, "The Whole Love." It's a pretty good record, better than the last one.
Posted 15 October 2011 6.07am — Comment on this

They're growing up fast and on tour

When Kids These Days debuted in July 2009, at a West Side club, the first song they played was an expansive cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World." ...
Posted 16 September 2011 6.09pm — Comment on this

James Brown's publicist claims late soul legend was 'murdered'

Jacque Hollander says she has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats
Posted 15 September 2011 5.04pm — Comment on this

James Brown - James Brown's Publicist Hires Private Eye To Investigate Death

James Browns former publicist has hired a top private eye to investigate the soul legends death - because she thinks he was murdered Jacque Hollander has never accepted t...
Posted 15 September 2011 11.04am — Comment on this

Snoop Dogg, Drake and B.o.B take top honors at BMI Urban Awards

Snoop Dogg, Drake, Lex Luger and B.o.B all took home top honors at BMI's Urban Awards in Hollywood on Friday.Snoop joins a list of past honorees that includes George Clin...
Posted 29 August 2011 10.47pm — Comment on this

Charles Bradley playing Bowery Ballroom

Charles Bradley at Fort Greene Park in July (more by BBG) If James Brown was Soul Brother #1, then one of the artists vying for that #2 spot is Charles Bradley, the Brook...
Posted 29 August 2011 5.24pm — Comment on this

When Rakim met Wretch 32

Legendary New York rapper Rakim and Wretch 32, the rising star from London, meet The Guide to talk all things hip-hopGuide Thanks for joining us today. Let's start with a...
Posted 13 August 2011 12.11am — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played James Brown songs in the past year.

  • Living In America  103 plays
  • Sex Machine  59 plays
  • Papa's Got A Brand New Bag Pt.1  51 plays
  • I got you (I feel good)  50 plays
  • It's A Man's World  48 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by James Brown over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 216 plays
  2. Absolute 80s 103 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 70s 49 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 6 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 90s 2 plays
  6. Absolute Classic Rock 2 plays

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