When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name that cannot be ignored. Known as the “Godfather of Soul” and the inventor of funk, Brown’s influence extends across multiple ...

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 ...

James Brown had a massive impact on Hip-Hop. Now, 310babii’s brings the Godfather back for another trip down a soulful lane. The Godfather of Soul’s influence on hip-hop reaches a new ...

James Brown, the trailblazing Godfather of Soul who passed in 2006, places a new song on a Billboard chart for the first time since 1993 as his co-billed collaboration with 310babii, “Bad,” reaches No ...

James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...

That, and the business. James Brown told me one time that it’s 75 percent business, 25 percent music, and I wasn’t trying to hear that, because I’m in love with the music so much.

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James Brown: Say It Loud,' a two-part docuseries from A&E, will air on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as ...

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 ...