(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of James Brown, they remember the Godfather of Soul as the architect of funk, the tireless showman, and the revolutionary force who redefined rhythm. But ...

A surprising and controversial ode to women, “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” from 1966 showcases Brown’s softer side. A major hit and an iconic ballad in his discography, this song doesn’t boast the ...

Jackson was the first act invited, and he sang a few notes and pulled out his well-known moves. It was he who encouraged ...

In 1973, James Brown formed an unlikely friendship with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who he met when Sharpton was a young civil rights activist. Brown served as a mentor to Sharpton, who credits the singer ...

James Brown earns a posthumous Billboard hit as "Bad," his collaboration with rising artist 310BABY, debuts on the Rhythmic Airplay chart at No. 37. R&B singer and songwriter James Brown performs at ...