I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins ...

James Brown revolutionized music with his infectious grooves and high-energy performances. His influence spans generations, shaping soul, funk, and hip-hop. From the joyous "I Got You (I Feel Good)" ...

Funk music started to emerge in black American ... One of the genre’s pioneers, James Brown, is still considered the King of Funk, having started in 1958 with his band James Brown and the ...

This week’s DoubleTake features the 1979 groove “I Can’t Help It” by Michael Jackson, alongside a sweet, jazzy version by ...

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 Afrobeat. Much of popular music since the 1960s ...

You may not recognize the name Clyde Stubblefield, and you may not realize he was born and raised in Chattanooga.But chances ...

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

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 ...

Funk music emerged in the 1960s as a vibrant fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B, marked by its syncopated basslines, groovy rhythms, and an infectious sense of movement. Pioneered by artists like James ...

The track, released today through HIGH IQ/EMPIRE, bridges the gap between classic funk and modern rap, highlighting Brown’s enduring impact on hip-hop culture. James Brown’s rhythmic ...

Music is a multi-layered thing, with multiple types for multiple people. Rap, pop, R&B, rock and country. You name it, it’s ...

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