(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 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nostalgia, like old TV shows, is much-needed comfort in these fast-moving times. For this column, we look back at South Carolina’s iconic moments and notable figures in the world of entertainment and ...