Artist· The Godfather of Soul

James Brown

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Recent coverage highlights James Brown's enduring influence on funk and live album innovation, particularly through his 1963 self-financed 'Live at the Apollo' release. Additional features explore his cultural legacy, personal anecdotes, and connections to other musical figures like Louis Jordan and Eddie Murphy.

Artist· The Godfather of Soul

James Brown

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Hip Hop Golden Age Jul 1

LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990)

LL Cool J James Brown Chicago Gangsters Sly & the Family Stone Digital Underground

Blabbermouth Jun 30

PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On DEF LEPPARD's 'Slang' Album: 'We Really Needed To Change Things And Shake Things Up'

Def Leppard Nirvana Stone Temple Pilots Pearl Jam James Brown David Bowie

Blabbermouth Jun 29

FRANK HANNON 'Can't Predict' If TESLA Will Ever Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

Frank Hannon Tesla Jeff Keith James Brown The Temptations

Aficia Jun 29

Ruel en Interview Flash : « Les textes sont l’élément le plus important de mes chansons »

Ruel Amy Winehouse James Morrison James Blake James Brown Jacob Alon

3 articles Jun 29

Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Timothée Chalamet James Brown Keith Richards Harry Styles

NME, RTBF – Musique, Vulture Music

The Guardian Music Jun 28

‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist

George Harrison Rick James Cameo Etta James Chas & Dave Elvis Presley

Culture Blues Jun 27

Ça s’est passé un 27 juin : « Live Wire/Blues Power » par Albert King

Albert King B.B. King James Brown Otis Redding Bobby “Blue” Bland Al Jackson, Jr. Booker T. & the MG’s

La Lettre du Musicien

La Lettre Du Musicien | Le diable au corps

2 articles

Tesla Sam Cooke Queen The Temptations Elvis Presley Badfinger James Brown

Pavillon 666, United Rock Nations

Rolling Stone France Jun 26

Flashback : Découvrez une interview culte de The B-52’s

The B‐52s Fred Schneider James Brown Ramones Sex Pistols Ricky Wilson

Americana Highways Jun 26

REVIEW: Jesper Lindell “Royal” & “3614 Jackson Highway”

Jesper Lindell Ray Charles Elvis Presley The Box Tops Joe Cocker David Clayton‐Thomas Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blabbermouth Jun 22

TESLA's FRANK HANNON On Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of 'Mechanical Resonance': 'There's Been Talk Of Some Other Reunion Tours, Possibly In 2027'

Tesla Frank Hannon Mötley Crüe Extreme Climax Blues Band Queen Elvis Presley Freddie Mercury

Billboard Jun 22

SummerStage Founder Joe Killian Talks 40 Years of Music and Shares Some of the Best NYC Stories You’ve Never Heard

Billboard James Brown Stevie Wonder Joan Baez Celia Cruz David Byrne

Clash Music Jun 22

Branching Out: JAY B Breaks Down His Highly Personal New Album

GOT7 James Brown

HotNewHipHop Jun 19

Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride

Common Erykah Badu Ms. Lauryn Hill John Legend Kendrick Lamar Sam Cooke

2 articles Jun 19

Tesla James Brown Climax Blues Band Queen The Beatles The Rolling Stones Elvis Presley

Blabbermouth, Radio Metal News

TSF Jazz Jun 15

This Will Not End Well Musiques, liturgies et blessures intimes : du Grand Palais à la chapelle St-Louis de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, la photographe Nan Goldin transforme l'hommage aux siens en récit collectif. Des requiems aussi vivants, on en redemande.

Vincenzo Bellini Dean Martin Lucille Bogan James Brown Dionne Warwick Charles Aznavour

EARMILK Jun 15

Dr. P. A. Francis chats creative project O.W.T.O., his extensive career behind the drum kit, make a change and more [Interview]

B.B. King Amy Winehouse James Brown

4 articles Jun 11

Carl Cox Amelie Lens Black Coffee David Guetta Joseph Capriati The Martinez Brothers Richie Hawtin

Data Transmission, DJ Mag, We Rave You +1

Louder Sound Jun 11

"Some of us were getting sober and cleaning up, others were not. It's a recipe for disaster": The chaotic story of Jane's Addiction's Ritual De Lo Habitual, the debauched masterpiece that changed music

Jane’s Addiction Dave Navarro Axl Rose James Brown Joy Division

Hip Hop Golden Age Jul 1

LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990)

LL Cool J James Brown Chicago Gangsters Sly & the Family Stone Digital Underground

Blabbermouth Jun 29

FRANK HANNON 'Can't Predict' If TESLA Will Ever Release Another Full-Length Album Of New All-Original Material

Frank Hannon Tesla Jeff Keith James Brown The Temptations

3 articles Jun 29

Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Timothée Chalamet James Brown Keith Richards Harry Styles

NME, RTBF – Musique, Vulture Music

Culture Blues Jun 27

Ça s’est passé un 27 juin : « Live Wire/Blues Power » par Albert King

Albert King B.B. King James Brown Otis Redding Bobby “Blue” Bland Al Jackson, Jr. Booker T. & the MG’s

2 articles

Tesla Sam Cooke Queen The Temptations Elvis Presley Badfinger James Brown

Pavillon 666, United Rock Nations

Americana Highways Jun 26

REVIEW: Jesper Lindell “Royal” & “3614 Jackson Highway”

Jesper Lindell Ray Charles Elvis Presley The Box Tops Joe Cocker David Clayton‐Thomas Blood, Sweat & Tears

Billboard Jun 22

SummerStage Founder Joe Killian Talks 40 Years of Music and Shares Some of the Best NYC Stories You’ve Never Heard

Billboard James Brown Stevie Wonder Joan Baez Celia Cruz David Byrne

HotNewHipHop Jun 19

Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride

Common Erykah Badu Ms. Lauryn Hill John Legend Kendrick Lamar Sam Cooke

TSF Jazz Jun 15

This Will Not End Well Musiques, liturgies et blessures intimes : du Grand Palais à la chapelle St-Louis de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, la photographe Nan Goldin transforme l'hommage aux siens en récit collectif. Des requiems aussi vivants, on en redemande.

Vincenzo Bellini Dean Martin Lucille Bogan James Brown Dionne Warwick Charles Aznavour

4 articles Jun 11

Carl Cox Amelie Lens Black Coffee David Guetta Joseph Capriati The Martinez Brothers Richie Hawtin

Data Transmission, DJ Mag, We Rave You +1

Blabbermouth Jun 30

PHIL COLLEN Looks Back On DEF LEPPARD's 'Slang' Album: 'We Really Needed To Change Things And Shake Things Up'

Def Leppard Nirvana Stone Temple Pilots Pearl Jam James Brown David Bowie

Aficia Jun 29

Ruel en Interview Flash : « Les textes sont l’élément le plus important de mes chansons »

Ruel Amy Winehouse James Morrison James Blake James Brown Jacob Alon

The Guardian Music Jun 28

‘I’ve only been addicted to two things – funk and praise’: Eddie Marsan’s honest playlist

George Harrison Rick James Cameo Etta James Chas & Dave Elvis Presley

La Lettre du Musicien

La Lettre Du Musicien | Le diable au corps

Rolling Stone France Jun 26

Flashback : Découvrez une interview culte de The B-52’s

The B‐52s Fred Schneider James Brown Ramones Sex Pistols Ricky Wilson

Blabbermouth Jun 22

TESLA's FRANK HANNON On Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of 'Mechanical Resonance': 'There's Been Talk Of Some Other Reunion Tours, Possibly In 2027'

Tesla Frank Hannon Mötley Crüe Extreme Climax Blues Band Queen Elvis Presley Freddie Mercury

Clash Music Jun 22

Branching Out: JAY B Breaks Down His Highly Personal New Album

GOT7 James Brown

2 articles Jun 19

Tesla James Brown Climax Blues Band Queen The Beatles The Rolling Stones Elvis Presley

Blabbermouth, Radio Metal News

EARMILK Jun 15

Dr. P. A. Francis chats creative project O.W.T.O., his extensive career behind the drum kit, make a change and more [Interview]

B.B. King Amy Winehouse James Brown

Louder Sound Jun 11

"Some of us were getting sober and cleaning up, others were not. It's a recipe for disaster": The chaotic story of Jane's Addiction's Ritual De Lo Habitual, the debauched masterpiece that changed music

Jane’s Addiction Dave Navarro Axl Rose James Brown Joy Division

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