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Nardwuar Interviews The Legendary James Brown (Video)
August 13, 2016
Nardwuar interviews might include a gift of some James Brown work to an interviewee, but not the James Brown, right? No way. Waaay dude. Way true! Before he left this level of vibration, Soul Brother No. 1 sat down with our favorite Serviette. An interview like NONE ever done by Nard before and a must watch!
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James Brown – “I Feel Good” (El. Train Remix)
November 23, 2014
Do you know your James Brown music when you hear it? Okay, well hold on. Throw that sound you have stored in your music memory bank for “I Feel Good,” but go find your dancing shoes. Alright, dancing shoes aren’t mandatory; but give this very different-sounding take on this Mr. Dynamite hit (submitted by hip Brit El. Train) a listen.
So my dad (Mr. I Know Everything About Music) said I should be playing a 10 minute James Brown track as an intro to all my sets. This one’s not quite 10 minutes but it is the legend himself or my interpretation of him…
– El. Train
Bonus… You can download a copy for FREE below (stream for FREE above).
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Pete Rock – “James Brown Tribute†(Mixtape)
August 5, 2014
How appropriate. How dope! Hip-Hop’s Soul Brother Number One doing a tribute mix for THE Soul Brother #1… hardworking… Mr. Dynamite… Jaaaames Brown! Hit me!
Meaning hit play and enjoy. “Get On Up” (in theaters now) if you want to. Oh, and download a copy for FREE below, if you want to.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: James Brown Tribute, James Brown Tribute Mix, Pete Rock, Soul Brother #1, Soul Brother No. 1, Soul Brother Number One | No Comments »
Get On Up (James Brown’s Biopic) [Movie Trailer #2]
June 2, 2014
Chadwick Boseman plays Godfather Of Soul, Mr. Hardworking, James Brown in the biopic coming to theaters August 1, 2014 (JB from Augusta…August…okay). You may have seen the first trailer we posted (it’s here), but this one cuts a bit deeper; more vulnerable. “Get On Up” co-stars include the likes of Dan Aykroyd, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Jill Scott, and Craig Robinson.
Posted in Celebrity, Film, History, Videos | Tags: 2nd Trailer, Biopic, Chadwick Boseman, Get On Up, James Brown, Official Trailer #2, Second Trailer | No Comments »
James Brown Biopic: ‘Get On Up’ (Trailer)
March 15, 2014
Augusta’s (Georgia, USA) own… hardworking… Mr. Dynamite… James Brown! This movie trailer is teasing a big screen event fitting for a larger than life character. Chadwick Boseman stars as James Brown leading an ensemble cast that also includes the beautiful & vocally superior Jill Scott. The film is directed by Tate Taylor (who brought us ‘The Help’). Producer credit to Brian Grazer and Mick Jagger (yeah). Check it out now… please …please …please!
REWIND: JAMES BROWN KNEW HOW THE WORLD WORKED (VIDEO)
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James Brown Knew How The World Worked (Video)
December 16, 2013
Another great PBS ‘Blank on Blank’ episode. This one features animation of an interview with the ‘hardest working man in show business’… the late great Soul Brother #1, James Brown! An artist known to speak on politics and civil rights, he also had a thing or two to say about late President Ronald Reagan. Watch. Very interesting.
Posted in Animation, Celebrity, History, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Blank on Blank, James Brown, James Brown on Conviction, PBS, PBS Digital Studios, Respect & Reagan | No Comments »
James Brown – “The Big Payback” (Tall Black Guy’s BIGBack Slap-Up Re-Edit I)
July 15, 2013
‘Here’s a James Brown flip of the classic “The Big Payback,” I did a few years ago. Hope You enjoy!’
– Tall Black Guy
More like smack it up and flip of the classic. Check it out.
JAMES BROWN – THE BIG PAYBACK (TALL BLACK GUY’S BIGBACK SLAP-UP RE-EDIT I)
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Tall Black Guy – “What’s Good” (James Brown – I Feel Good Flip)
March 22, 2012
This dude Tall Black Guy never ceases to amaze me with these soulful bangers he keeps dropping. Check out how he flipped this “I Feel Good” joint by the Godfather James Brown. The Detroit producer did this jawn special for his fans after reaching over 5,000 followers on twitter soundcloud. Y’all need to follow him on twitter if you want to keep up with all the gems he keeps dropping on the web.  If you’re like me you have to occasionally rummage through his twitter timeline to see what else is new. I’m always looking forward to hearing anything he drops & this joint right here I’m sure the ‘Godfather Of Soul’ himself is looking down proud…..
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B | Tags: Flip, I Feel Good, Instrumental, James Brown, Remix, Soul, TALL BLACK GUY, What's Good | No Comments »
Classic Clips: James Brown – ‘Soul Power’ (Video)
March 6, 2011
Super Baddddddd….HAYIEEEEEEEEEAH! Get back!
Rewind: Judge Joe Brown Says James Earl Ray Didn’t Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (Video)
April 4, 2017
It’s been almost 50 years to this date, April 4th, that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee. Judge Joe Brown was the last judge to preside over alleged shooter, James Earl Ray’s case. To this very day Judge Joe Brown still believes “he didn’t kill him.” Judge Joe Brown says he didn’t believe Ray was the gunman despite his guilty plea. Joe Brown denied that he was involved in Dr. King’s murder but plead guilty because he felt it was in his best interest under the circumstances given.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Cover Story, Education, Human Interest, Interview, Investigation, Politics, Videos | Tags: Dr. Martin Luther King, Joe Brown, Jr (Video), Jr; MLK, Judge Joe Brown, Martin Luther King, Rewind: Judge Joe Brown Says James Earl Ray Didn't Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King | No Comments »
Rewind: Rick James Takes His Former Bandmate To Court on Judge Joe Brown (Video)
September 30, 2016
Yooooo! Don’t waste another second trying to figure out “what the…?” It’s RICK JAMES, B!TCH! And just like Charlie Murphy might tell it, this story has some crazy twists & turns. Check out this celeb drama, played out on the Judge Joe Brown show.
At around 3 min, prepare for your first legit “DAAAAAAMNN! Did he just…” reaction. And it won’t be the last watching this.
Posted in Celebrity, Funk, Relationships, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Court, Former Bandmate, Geronne Turner, guitar, JT, Judge Joe Brown, Rick James, Super Freak, superfreak | No Comments »
R&B: Frank Ocean – ‘Dying For Your Love’ feat. James Fauntleroy
September 13, 2011
There was a slight twitter controversy with these two artists after Frank Ocean was offended with Chris Brown comparing him to singer/songwriter James Fauntleroy. Frank Ocean may have thought it was a diss, but he may have been unaware that James Fauntleroy wrote many of Chris Brown’s hits. It’s evident that things have been cleared up & it’s all love now as they have this new track together.
Chris Brown Is ‘Cold Blooded’ When It Comes To Dancing (Video)
February 10, 2011
Very few male R&B artists can kill the dancing game like Chris Brown. Despite his recent troubles the kid is still not to be f*ckd with when it comes to performing. I first met Chris Brown when he was young eager 16 year old kid just getting his start in the game & introducing himself to any DJ who would listen to him. To see how far the Virginia native has come & blown up is truly amazing. Check out the video above as Chris Brown does what he does best over a classic Rick James joint….
Neak – “Legacy†(Video)
March 15, 2019
Music video for that “Legacy” single from Neak posted on here last month.
The essence of the LEGACY video is to highlight musical greats before me who’ve created the platform for our generation to freely be who we are. Without the likes of legends such as James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, 2Pac, etc. there would not be a space for artists like myself to create. This music video is to honor the Legacy laid before us within the music industry.
– @ojones1
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Big Daddy Kane Speaks On Battling Biz Markie And Getting Guaranteed A Record Deal (Video)
February 19, 2019
DeNiro, Byrd, Big Daddy Kane. Number 3 on Rapaport’s dream list of interviewees. Not bad. Not bad at all.
It’s an honor and a privilege to have someone who Michael Rapaport discussed as a dream guest on Episode 1 of the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST. None other than one of the greatest MC/Rapper’s of all time Big Daddy Kane. Dark Gable & The Dingo are here to discuss: Michael seeing him perform in 1986, When Antonio Hardy became Big Daddy Kane, How he got his name, How he became a MC, Writing Battle Rhymes, Sarah J Hill High School, Biz Markie, Marley Marl, Get Fresh Crew, Roxanne Shante, “I’ll Take You There,†Having a song on the radio but still being broke, Downstairs Records, “Raw,†His closest friends from the street, Michael’s Big 3 MC’s, The Reality of The Rakim Battle, Being tight with Eric B, How he separated himself from Rakim & KRS-One, Backup Dancers, The Wildest Club Fights he’s ever seen, Becoming a Star, Going to Europe for the first time, Dapper Dan, Meeting Jay-Z, Who his influences were coming up, What music he listens to today, Top 5 Groups, The State of Hip Hop Today, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Bobby Womack, James Brown & a whole lotta mo’! This episode is not to be missed!
– Michael Rapaport
– @ojones1
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Watch Jimmy Fallon Lip Sync Battle With Tiffany Haddish (Video)
October 31, 2018
You WANT these two at your dance party. You NEED these two at your dance party. Hahahaaa! But hold up: Did Tiff throw in a li’l crumping into that James Brown shuffle at the end?
Jimmy faces off against Tiffany Haddish in an intense lip sync-off to songs like Post Malone’s “Psycho” and James Brown’s “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine.”
– The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
– @ojones1
Hiplet: Now Hip-Hop Is En Pointe (Video)
March 21, 2017
I will admit to turning a ‘side eye’ to Hip-Hop dance brought into a ballet milieu. Though I was not mad like the why-are-THOSE-PEOPLE-invading-our-artful-dance ballet purists. I was mad like F##K-their-fancy-shmancy-dancy-sh!t, we got our OWN legit dance practiced by the WORLDWIDE Hip-Hop Nation!
But seeing this helped me realize that whatever we do that aspires to LOVE, PEACE, UNITY, and HAVING FUN (word to Africa Bambatta and Soul Brother #1 Mr. James Brown) is a good thing.
A man of color forges a new art form that allows anyone to be down; first and foremost the have-nots and those previously left out. That art form grows, gets embraced by those for whom it was meant and is spread to, through and by everyone who enjoys it. Sound like a familiar story? This IS Hip-Hop showing its essence in another form, no less true. And it is beautiful.
So are the ladies doing it in the above mini-documentary. Wowee-wow-WOW. I love these HIPS… I mean Hiplet dancers!
(Hey, they are fine af ok? You see ’em. And if you’re mad at that, you can stay mad. Ha!)
Watch this. Enlightenment awaits. I was thoroughly edutained (educated and entertained, word to KRS-ONE). Bet you will be, too!
– @ojones1
Posted in Art, Dance, Education, Hip-Hop, Honeyz, Human Interest, Interview, Videos, Youth | Tags: Ballet, En Pointe, Great Big Story, Hip-Hop meets Ballet, Hiplet | No Comments »
Grammy Winner D’Angelo Talks With Tavis Smiley About “Black Messiah” And More (Video)
September 25, 2015
Come to think of it: Was there ‘Neo-Soul’Â music before D’Angelo? Not much, if any. He was a founding father of the genre, so to speak. From the son of a Baptist preacher, heavily influenced by church music, to making that funky stuff that grew from steeping in all that Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, James Brown, and Prince growing up. Then he got ‘extra-grown’ for the ladies with that “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” song and video. That earned him a Grammy (Best Male R&B Vocal Performance).
And then…nothing…for like over 10 years.
Now D’Angelo is back with his latest project, “Black Messiah.” And here he is talking to Tavis about it and more. Hey, it took two episodes to convey the convo. Keep watching after the jump.
Posted in Album, Interview, R&B, Series, Soul, Television, Videos | Tags: Black Messiah, D'ANGELO, D’Angelo and The Vanguard, PBS, Tavis Smiley, The Tavis Smiley Show, The Vanguard | No Comments »
Black Thought – “16 Bars” (Live) [Video]
September 30, 2014
Watch Black Thought of the legendary Roots crew rip through a James Brown-inspired set at TheBoombox.com’s 16 Bars LIVE event presented by Honda.
Think ‘bars’ think Black Thought… makes all the sense in the world. And not many can bring it LIVE like this. Just saying.
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NPR: Ali Shaheed Muhammad hosts ‘Microphone Check’ with the Legendary ‘Pete Rock’ On His Career Path, Influences, and More (Audio)
July 5, 2014
Mutual admiration expressed right from the start of the interview. Ali Shaheed Muhammad (of A Tribe Called Quest) talking with Golden Era producer extraordinaire Pete Rock.
“I was musically charged, man. I had some adrenaline going on then. I’m serious, ever since I — I think after I met James Brown as a kid. I was seven years old. I wasn’t the same since.”
– Pete Rock
Ali Shaheed and Frannie Kelley host NPR’s Microphone Check. They talk with PR about his meeting James Brown the great and later attending his funeral, his other influences and upcoming in Hip-Hop, 9/11, J Dilla and so much more. Settle in and listen to the audio stream. It’s an hour-and-a-half… a wonderfully worthwhile trip between then and now.
DOWNLOAD: MICROPHONE CHECK WITH PETE ROCK
Posted in Hip-Hop, Radio, Series | Tags: Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Frannie Kelley, Microphone Check, NPR, Pete Rock, Real Could Be Another Word For Original | No Comments »
