James Brown - Dropping Knowledge (1983)

Filmed just a few weeks before his 50th Birthday, he explains both his musical and political philosophy and unloads his frustration with disco and with the concept of Black Unity. I love this interview with James Brown.
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[@JS-up8tk]

They NEVER show him in this way. Intelligent Black Man ✊🏿

[@robthebruce_81]

Because most interviews he is high on pcp!

[@dee6965]

That's the media! Make you believe what they say is truth but it not always probably most of the time

[@jamaalhorton2343]

Jason Scott NEVER!!

[@stevencorrea7982]

He a brown man.

[@ghanasoul]

Jason Scott that’s VERY true. Thank u for sayin that.

[@LenFnc]

"Ima doctor on your soul while you get your head together!" Damn!...bars!

[@aaronjacobs2716]

😎👍❤️🖤 💚

[@Suchapill]

Len F. An adept in mind power.

[@GOTSTRONG]

Len F. 💯❗️❗️❗️✊🏽

[@TSC36999]

Len F. 4sho!!!

[@marshownanderson8561]

He was and is a cold piece of work!!!!

[@dee6965]

The media made it seem like James Brown was stupid or crazy! This man had more sense than a little bit! He was brilliant!

[@hadessahf3549]

He was their puppet. When he did not toe the line, he was publicly humiliated.

[@muneyymike2686]

This was back when interviewers didn’t talk but listened.

[@americajanson8848]

Yes it was a good interview she asked questions and then listened .

[@joe.limbus]

@@americajanson8848 now the interviewer tries to be a celebrity and it just becomes a conversation instead of an interview

[@lefunk22]

Great point. Might not have have consciously noticed it unless someone pointed it out.

[@wilburmcbride8096]

@@joe.limbus Now a days, interviewers have an agenda and try to push for brownie points in the interview...

[@AbrahamLechLacha]

The female tried to jack the convo, but Brown shut her straight down... And ran her over!

[@genus-belowfamilybutaboves4637]

Damn! I don’t want to live on my knees, I wanna die on my feet - Word to the Mother!

[@365handle]

Genus - Below Family but Above Species - Genus no Fuuc all of that... King never was on his knees and the way he died prove it. Standing up for for our people. ‘King said, Never let no one ☝️ take your manhood’. That’s just money 💴 he talking but when you mention the King name, come correct. King stood for his right to make his own moves so if he’s mad about people’s choice in music or his lazy son then maybe he need to check the man in the mirror. See this is why entertainers are just that.

[@kavijackson868]

ZAPPATTA

[@shanequaaustin8908]

I felt that!

[@timdeepdog8985]

James brown knew alot that's why Michael Jackson looked up to him alot

[@osas5211]

Tim Deepdog Lmao that’s not why, it’s was jus passion and his style

[@smoothoperator7023]

MJ just wanted to steal his dance moves....🙄

[@younghova7657]

@@smoothoperator7023 yh right michael had his own dance moves

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@@smoothoperator7023 Anyone with 2 brain cells knows MJ was just influenced by his idol like any other 9 year old kid would be, but Mike went on to create his own style and go down as the greatest dancer in history....🙄

[@awakenedblackheterosexual5609]

Michael Jackson learned from black men that were innovator's in the entertainment industry, and also white innovators too. Boogaloo Shrimp (turbo), Rod Temperton, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Paul Mc Cartney just to name a few.

[@MadMaxMFP-dc6kw]

He was a self made man, who I truly believe put his trust in God and his effort into himself, He emphasized education and work

[@superstar7849]

James Brown was a true💎 even after his passing in 2006. His foundation still gives out turkeys to needing families for Thanksgiving. As well as a toy give away for children. He loved Augusta, Ga & we loved him too! Rest In Power James Brown🕊🕊

[@prcty]

"Open up the door, I'll get it myself is more heavy than say it loud Im black and I'm proud. " from the Godfathers lips..."we were so far behind so I thought that it was needed but say it loud I'm black and I'm proud was a setback for me. If you're proud dont say it prove it"

[@weloveurickey]

Black is bad B-Lack I prefer to say brown or darker

[@reasonrally6658]

At that time it needed to be said because black folks were not that proud yet!! Thank you Uncle James for kicking in the door!! 🤟😁

[@genus-belowfamilybutaboves4637]

“Im talking bout 1 direction, straight ahead.”! James is no joke! “We just marching and wearing our shoes out.” Dayaum!

[@sylvester7320]

AND HE SAY THAT BACK IN 1983 NOW WE IN 2019 AND STILL MARCHING, W.T.F.

[@kalillionaireelsantos6713]

He just telling the truth and thats why some of us move different than others

[@davidhunt8378]

😔💯

[@davidhunt8378]

@@sylvester7320 Big Facts smh 😔💪💯

[@365handle]

Sylvester if it wasn’t for the Marches we wouldn’t even be able to vote and our rights would still be one equal to pets. Don’t you ever forget that our people suffered and died for your rights to talk this foolishness you saying now. Dick Gregory was right about some of you ignorant mfers. That’s that money talking and people get blinded by truth. ‘Truth doesn’t have to be validated by ignorance.

[@mrmaxxx94]

James brown kept it 💯 and didn't sugar coat a thing.he spoke from the heart and told the truth

[@chaucerparks5941]

Just the way he wrote and sang his songs...from his Heart...👍👍..✌💨💨🏃

[@stephdrake2521]

Yeah he’s uneducated about the system of white supremacy and how it works. Everyone doesn’t have the same opportunities. Know the difference

[@jungleninja8415]

In terms of black people dropping knowledge bon truth of oppression James brown didn't say much compared to say the likes of Bob Marley or gil Scot heron

[@roberthorton6619]

He was the real had to survive in a world no mother help father help

[@ElGuayo]

@@roberthorton6619 Bro, his fucking wife had to survive

[@kalillionaireelsantos6713]

"Paid The Cost To Be A Boss" - J.B

[@missshannon9790]

And Papa don't take NO MESS!

[@MusaDays808]

He Meant "SELLING OUT TO THE DEVIL..." 🙄

[@og-greenmachine8623]

@Musa Days 808 We’ve all sold our souls to the devil! 👉🏽you goddamn fool. You’ll say I’m WRONG? then call yourself AmeriKKKan🇺🇸 I rest my case

[@jama3335]

His energy is powerful.

[@Grm780-unlimited]

The God Father didn't have a lot of formal education but from this interview we can clearly see that he had a great deal of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

[@shanequaaustin8908]

Excatly, that's real education!

[@chrisjohnson4039]

The Grand Architect of Funk. May the Universe be pleased with his contributions.

[@everetttanner1343]

He was the funk

[@MJ-ix7wm]

That's me and you. And I think we are... I sure am!!! ✌

[@RobWill5864]

💯 James Brown is an icon because he never let anyone put him in a box.

[@johneta7665]

No James Brown, No Rap Music!! Facts 💯

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Whats your ETA? Your so damn right

[@osas5211]

John ETA you Tripping, hip hop was born in the 1970s

[@geraldjohnson3216]

@@osas5211 i get what his say n what hes sayin that alot of hip hop artist sample james brown and he was being sample alot then and now.now thats true hip hop was born in the 70s but hip hop has actually been around longer than that.your mothers mother use to speak hip hop when your mother was a child have u every heard the the dirty dozen if im correct were they take shots at each other but used words in a rhyming fashion.that was there way of dissin each other but they did it lyrically.

[@osas5211]

Akoben Renaissance Soul is not hip hop, hip hop would still exist since it’s founded on stealing sounds and art from other genres

[@osas5211]

Akoben Renaissance Not hip hop lmao, stop forcing that genre on s futurist like James Brown. He’s my idol and he only impacted hip hop through ad libs. That’s his only contribution, so you’re telling me hip hop would be nothing without ad libs lmao FOH

[@wandawilliams3110]

I met him in person, in 1975.. A wonderful. hueman being..

[@b.r2715]

Hueman, lmao 😂

[@tashabrevard1865]

Wanda Williams The year I was born 1975

[@amplifiedbible07]

@Nubiamancy what did he do that made him vile?

[@vanessatheurbantarotgoddes2192]

@@amplifiedbible07 beat all his wives

[@Imani_AM]

I hear all of the comments and know of the negative things he did, but I am still a big fan, and Wanda I think you're super lucky for getting to meet him!

[@toisongabdavis]

I am using that quote "I don't want to live on my knees, I wanna die on my feet".

[@curtisfranklin786]

Toi You see.

[@truthhurts1936]

This is a quote from Zapata emiliano A Mexican revolutionary "Better to die on your feet than live in your knees"

[@em-jay5370]

So am I

[@janaesimmons4672]

He had a "Brilliant Mind"

[@Audykun]

I could listen to him speak all day.He was a real SOUL MAN!!!

[@anthonycarter121]

He spoke the truth which made this interview powerful RIP James Brown 👍🏾🙏😇

[@DezGWChannel412]

I really appreciate you posting this. James Brown is my cousin and I was 6yrs old when he died. He supposed to been to my Family reunion (Brown Family) Barnwell, SC. But he had to go sing somewhere. But rip to my cousin godfather of soul💯. The woman that raised James Brown‘s Father was my great great auntie Mattie Brown

[@johntaparnell847]

Kvng Breezy89 were you born in ‘89?

[@brianmcdew5826]

What your name my grandfather was a brown. My family told me the same thing about the family reunion he couldn’t attend, I’m in Florida.

[@citymorgue9283]

Bruh I'm a brown too

[@JP-en6cn]

For real my brother shalawam my word wow

[@DezGWChannel412]

@@johntaparnell847 nah bruh it was just a number I had used for the user name I had before

[@rayburton4867]

Preaching Man! This man started it all! Butane James was and will always be the King of soul!

[@PlayNiceFolks]

His role helped me the other day. My morose self, ya can't force it. Can't just play James Brown and make the pain go away...but it came up early one morning by chance, and altered the entire course of my day, all positive.

[@Imani_AM]

This is such a great interview, I love to hear him talk like this, sharing knowledge and getting a bit of insight into how he saw the world. Very uplifting and powerful words 🎶

[@waynegore176]

I watched this 20 times, then I got my head together! Its time to make moves

[@julliusblackwell6239]

Happy to hear that my friend, good luck in life.

[@Imani_AM]

Great comment :) Good luck

[@PaulGreen11]

"Until we change it individually."

[@JonMarM]

Most don't know the musical greatness of James Brown. Good musicians are able to imitate great musicians but great musicians create their own sound.

[@tricktreater1127]

To me he is up there with Mozart and Shakespeare

[@JonMarM]

@@tricktreater1127 Absolutely!!!

[@frankjohnson9372]

The Godfather ✊🏾💯💪🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Dont 4get Elvis lol

[@JR-iu8yl]

@@geraldjohnson3216 FUCK ELVIS

[@Imani_AM]

@@JR-iu8yl Exactly lol, Elvis was a freaking cover artist, and James could dance and sing circles around him

[@galacticcarbon2.039]

That was heavy,Long Live James Brown 💪💪💪

[@classiql]

*"My role has got me on a social thang"* -Dr. James Brown

[@redcloudshaman2509]

None of us walking Gods Green Earth are perfect. We occasionally have our problems, but this man really did make a huge impact on the world. His confidence, his swagger and his work ethic are legendary. I can feel when he speaks that he speaks from the heart. To me, nothing else matters. He spoke the way of one true heart, and lived his truth. Thank you for your talent and wonderful memories. Thank you Mr. James Brown....

[@TrevorHamberger]

yeah baby we got it!

[@jayocarlo8913]

Even when he’s talking he sounds smooth as fuck

[@Eye2Eye24]

A strong willed man with so much soul and humbleness. A rare thing. In this day. No wonder Michael Jackson looked up to this powerful man.

[@charlesrichardson9435]

Thank you Mister James Brown for the love you have given us all💜

[@beehay3361]

Marching and wearing your shoes out👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tr377723]

The world didn't deserve his wisdom. He was the greatest entertainer that ever lived. He wasn't just an entertainer though, he was a wise soul. 1:34.... so true

[@williamxavier1297]

B.Allen. the world does more than deserve it necessitates wisdom, thats how people lik him develope into these great speakers

[@tr377723]

@@williamxavier1297 right, but they never appreciate or respect the greats. This dude was really special.

[@williamxavier1297]

@@tr377723 definitely gotta keep the memory alive haha

[@juicymomma34]

God father droppin true Gems! Soulpower✊🏾✊🏾

[@p.burley4533]

Man this is good stuff. So brief, yet saying all that was needed.

[@LoganCharlesII]

Knowledge straight out of Augusta, Georgia!

[@darylreeves3060]

denzelsnipes69 #hometown #706

[@wearefamily6184]

4 hours from me!!!! He represented it like no other!!!!!

[@nativeamericancowboy5028]

I'm one of the few young black men alive, that still dance like James Brown till this day. And I'm proud to say that.

[@DifferentSounds2day]

Mannn STFU lmfao

[@wettyfap900]

Mannnnnnn, you need to go out more

[@Larrypint]

I am from Germany and have some of James browns moves in my repertoire.

[@WitchKingUchiha1]

Gustavos Revenge the racism and bad grammar is oozing out this comment i can tell you don’t wipe your ass

[@Imani_AM]

I don't think this is true at all :), but I guess you mean mainstream. I'm a young woman myself, 23. Learning a lot about James Brown lately, I'm a pretty big fan 🎶

[@beeboy6967]

So blessed to have seen Mr James Brown live in concert. The Godfather, Hardest working man in show business. R.I.P. Mr Brown ( Gone but never forgotten )

[@sunshinegoddess1403]

Power to the GOD James Brown!❤✊🏿

[@POTSOJ]

This brotha was a genius frfr.

[@khalilcanady2012]

My father feels the same way: we got to do something different!!!!

[@ramsfire]

Brother James was a "Visionary" and a "Griot" for the People. His Contribution to the "Context" of Music is LEGENDARY.. THE "Layers" in his Composition Style is truly IMMEASURERABLE and so unique that noone has even tried to duplicate it. He was Truly The GodFather.

[@clivemoses2467]

Soul Power ✊🏿

[@beverlywilloughby7988]

What we called it back in the 60's.

[@zior8001]

This is the very interview and person that gave the rulers of the music industry an idea of how to use music against dark skinned people.

[@rafaelsocorro3363]

James brown always be in our hearts 💙. James brown we love you and miss you . God father of soul .

[@margaretsmith-thomas1773]

"Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" of the real history and accomplishments of our ancestry that once all the races become aware of. Mr. Brown is speaking of truth, "Open the Door" so that one day we will get our heads together. Thanks Mr. J. B.

[@josephjohnson345]

Damn! JB said " we still marching and wearing out our👞 shoes"! 35 years+ and they still marching! For what? Said it loud!!!

[@workuse4129]

I said around the time Mike Brown was murder i wish the dollar store run outta poster boards and sharpies so mofo can quit protesting like we haven't #beenThereDoneThat

[@d.warren9197]

Ok just fell in love with James Brown about a year and a half ago, then find out he is a fellow Taurus is mind blowing, and if by a few weeks you mean 4/26/83 my b-day, it would mean the world

[@Honey-jw6hb]

Happy birthday 🎂🎈

[@d.warren9197]

@@Honey-jw6hb Thank ya😉

[@haloskater24]

I’m a May 15th Taurus

[@d.warren9197]

@@haloskater24 turn up🎂🍸💃

[@Imani_AM]

I'm a Gemini, but always liked Taruses :) I liked learning that James Brown was a Taurus, too. I grew up on his mainstream hits, but just recently discovering some of his other stuff, realizing the excellence of his band, and interviews like these.

[@ktd9]

He was a great gift to All of Us😁😍

[@delham7004]

Right on James Brown!💪🏾 💯%

[@classiql]

His intelligence... Disco has one change.... 😲 I started Soul with the technicality of Jazz and the feeling of gospel. Minor 7 to 6....amd 8 stay on it for 32 bars... 😲. The laws of music were there telling me not to do but you gotta remember I was ⛏ING cotton. He dropped so much knowledge in that paragraph damn

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Now this is ol’ school JB style dropping knowledge!

[@michealrawlings9281]

He talking that talk. Say it loud!!! I’m black and I’m proud. ✊🏾

[@classiql]

Soul Brother #1 Godfather of Soul Mr. Dynamite Gladiator..... James brown is you.... out there you made James Brown!

[@GeneralButtNake]

JB dropping that Zapata! Revolutionary knowledge!

[@kelvingilchrist5175]

SOUTH CAROLINA born/AUGUSTA raised ✊🏾 I still have this very same mindset about music and life. That's why JB is still one of the most influential people in my life.

[@thebbqbodybuilder2114]

Man im a struggling alcoholic but you cant deny the perspective you have when you are "unruly" or under the influence. When I was high I let loose and was not afraid to spew the thoughts that I had/have. Rip James Brown im learning about u now

[@carpenoctem775]

James was his own musical genre.

[@AddLoveTM126]

Mr. James Brown PAID Me My FIRST $100.00 Bill! He Autographed it when I was age 13; for having Drawn His Portrait. He wrote basically "Stay Black; and Stay in School; With All My Love, James Brown!" My Mother & I Enjoyed meeting with Him; after His Show. He kissed Me, Autographed My Brochure, and I was later published on the front page of My hometown Black-owned Newspaper. A few years later at age 15, My Mother; and I Spent an afternoon visiting with The Jackson Five & their Dad. Great Humanitarians; who Inspired Me to Achieve Great Success!❤👑

[@jeromestamina]

Oh cool

[@jeromestamina]

Where are you from !

[@RBOONE57]

Powerful

[@felinefokus]

This was right on time💡💕 #wisdom I said that if they wanted me to interview with some of these basic hosts who asks simple, non challenging questions because they are low frequency people that I would reject them like bill collectors. But if I had to sit down with one of em umma do them just like James brown, not let them get a word in. What most artists speak on goes over their blind heads. James was sure to get the message all the way through.

[@aminahpd]

FelineFokus a Kanye move

[@paytcpaythecreator7264]

The man was a musical and literal genius. He didn't really get the credit for that fact. But his impact to black America and America as a whole was positively shaped because of him. I can personally attest to how folks like James, Muhammad Ali, and a few others impacted my life as a child. Thanks JB !

[@awakenedblackheterosexual5609]

James Brown was the Malcolm X that black people needed to give us the vision that we needed. Now we have got to look to ourselves to recreate that same vision within us again to regain the unity that we have lost.

[@roel.vinckens]

Malcolm X was the Malcolm X. James Brown was the James Brown. Two true originals can by definition not be the same.

[@shanequaaustin8908]

@@roel.vinckens He did have the Malcolm x spirit as well as a Marcus Garvey you mad a lot of black people have similar spiritual vibrations of there ancestors 😂

[@divnaindija24]

He was a man of soul, man of words and man of class.

[@ellew4573]

“What are you going to do for yourself?” -Godfather of Soul

[@GiveYaLifeToJesus]

Knowlege is power!! Stay woke pple!! 💜💙🙏🏽🙌🏾😊

[@angiebee2993]

I am a huge fan of James Brown and needless to say I was happy to this interview with him his musical legacy still lives on and still to this day we know there will never be another like him> This was also a great interview with him he dropped lots of gems in this interview.

[@segdaassolos]

Thank you, Mr. Brown. I love you

[@RJayJones23]

This is Gold!

[@krossrhodes2606]

“That’s like getting your food and asking someone to eat it for you. Somethings you gotta just do for yourself”

[@classiql]

Had OG Brown on my mind last night. Wanted to just immerse myself in his music... His energy. And this afternoon this pops up on my feed! Hot damn! #universeislistening

[@estlhm805]

When you give a person a chance to speak and listen, you can find wisdom within. There are many directions and so many decisions to make right or wrong. But wisdom is never far removed from anyone if we take the time to look beyond faults, stereotypes or even what we want to believe and think

[@shanequaaustin8908]

Wow, You're comment is powerful and I agree blessings 🙏

[@estlhm805]

@@shanequaaustin8908 thanks

[@uriellevelupriley684]

He said "I said it because we needed it.." Salute to #Jamesbrown

[@videocat1366]

Wow. Listen to him starting at 1:52. He had a technical understanding of the structure music. He wasn't just up there hollering. People underestimate him.

[@VANITY80]

So much charisma - love the man.

[@ghanasoul]

Wow. This is GREAT! I NEVER heard JB talk about his older son. He’s very deep here. RIP Godfather. Reelblack is a great platform. PLEASE keep it coming with classic footage, interviews, and positive images. 😀

[@missshannon9790]

How many litters, i mean children did he have? About twenty of them mugs didn't he?

[@ghanasoul]

@@missshannon9790 just saw this post. Not sure. Guessing 8 children.

[@specialts4u]

Right on James Brown🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️🎤🎤🎤🎤🎊truly a Soul man!

[@Kisha77720]

Love him so much!!! Augusta stand up! Every nation needs to give him props!!!!🌹🌹🌹

[@earnestinecole3553]

"James Brown is my everything!!!! No homo.... He my second fav all time artist!!! I can do 99.9 percent of his moves!!!! I love how he talk.... He seem so real and true..... James Brown one of the goats!!!!! 🐐🐐🐐🐐 This man is my super hero!!!!!!!!!! He has a sweet voice....... It's like the earth stands still err time I play or hear his jams!!!!!! That James Brown shuffle is pretty and timeless elegance...... Imma be a super fan for life....." ∆Big Smoke Triple OG aka The New James Brown∆ #Big Thug life

[@PaulDA2000]

Earnestine Cole And do you think he would like the fact that you’re homophobic? It’s amazing how ignorant people can be trying to complement someone else.

[@sekhemasaru5718]

Please remember, The Godfather of Soul, earned his Doctorate and was inaugurated on his homegoing day in Augusta Ga., my wife and I was there, and I lost some of my hearing, when the shining black Prince the Honorable Michael Jackson, walked on stage! So his daughter Dana along with others announced his new title before the audience, "Dr. James Brown The Godfather of Soul". What a day that was.

[@MandleNkosi_Anu]

I don't want to live on my knees I'd rather die on my feet ✊🏾💪🏾🎯💯

[@theo2fly]

Y'all really dont understand how this man changed the game and up lifted the culture.... Damn damn damn... the greatest of all time.... period

[@marcobiondo5357]

Mr Brown is one of the most beautiful human being I always admired since I was a little boy. I love him I respect him and always and for ever grateful to growing up with soul music in my family, God bless him, James Brown is the King 👑 ❤️🌹

[@shypantherandfriendsshowga6475]

These are the best interviews. For me, the moment the guest started talking and becomes completely engaged, that’s the moment that I know I have a successful interview. People tune in to hear the guest talk about themselves & their career. The audience does not is not interested in the interviewer trying to sound clever!

[@mjelombilinijames89]

Five star for you, Sir James Brown your soul is surely resting in peace.

[@brednawaston1194]

1

[@locdtreasuress]

This is so relevant today in 2022.

[@gailjackson8187]

Hey.! Thanks Mike different way to Look at things about him.✨

[@paytcpaythecreator7264]

One thing James Brown and a few of the greats of the past were consistent on was studying those who came before them. And then finding a way to pay homage yet still keep their own originality and soul. And to evolve and advance music and their own lives and the lives of others. Good clip ! Thanks for sharing it.

[@waynereeves963]

Good music Good message We need to hear more

[@theodorecruz5173]

JAMES BROWN tell 'em 🎵 ♠💯 ✔

[@endangeredspecies1272]

I've never heard JB talk that intense and when it came to his way, NOBODY did it BETTER, without QUESTION he made sure of it but, as he said, it DIDN'T stop with him, he was only a channel of many! For a man who'd never made it through elementary school, he was SMART enough to control his top to bottom and like Bob Marley and many others who learned from him, he demanded the BEST of his musicians, he was STRICT and NO chumps came from his band, whatever instrument you'd played, you were BETTER at it when you left his band because, like Prince, JGW and many others, he could play ANYTHING! We'll only get 1 James Brown because they're NOT MADE like him anymore, may he rest in peace, James Brown! 😁👏 👏 👏 👊

[@theblackbanter5242]

That's Soul Brother #123 who's music is the true DNA of hip-hop music now give the drummer some then quit

[@youngcyy]

Our ancestors were so lost I mean sincerely lost my people fail from lack of knowledge

[@UbiquitousShow]

50 in 83 -20 years he’s 30 in 63 Martin Luther’s died in 68 Those times was really different. I was born 1994 smh

[@rebahenderson211]

If, you only have James Brown"s music played on the radio you will never understand his essence. He is deep Superbad Out of Sight. Most radio would not play all his music it was too militant for whites. Check him out, powerful.