Written shortly after Nixon’s resignation, James Brown’s “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” speaks to today’s political corruption too.

James Brown makes his mainland China debut. ... "We are going to funk you up before we finish," Brown said three songs into his set, which he kicked off with "Make it Funky." ...

How James Brown Invented Funk. Season 1 Episode 1 | 8m 2s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Get on up! What is it about James Brown's music that makes it sound so funky? Aired 01/31/2019 ...

New James Brown doc reveals how he helped make black beautiful with his ‘Say It Loud’ anthem By . Chuck Arnold. Published Feb. 18, 2024, ... All I know [is] it’s funky, ...

Sadly, one of the drivers of Brown’s most iconic grooves—and one of hip-hop’s most sampled drummers—Clyde Stubblefield, has died. He was 73. The A.V. Club ...

When it comes to soul music, few artists can top the contributions or influence of James Brown. Combining new rhythms with socially conscious lyrics in the early '60s, he merged soul, gospel and ...

Even in 2025, “Funky Drummer” is regularly referenced in new music, proving that James Brown’s influence is far from fading.