(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing the foundations of modern music, James Brown is a name ... of the most sampled beats in hip ...

Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins has made sturdy, buoyant bass lines, which stretch out all ...

The track, released today through HIGH IQ/EMPIRE, bridges the gap between classic funk ... James Brown’s rhythmic innovations, particularly his emphasis on “the one” – the first beat ...

Chronicling the history and influence of funk music, PBS Distribution's We Want The Funk! features legendary artists and rare ...

Music is a multi-layered thing, with multiple types for multiple people. Rap, pop, R&B, rock and country. You name it, it’s your cup of sing-along tea. While those genres occupy a lot of space on ...

That’s part of what made James Brown such an icon ... but you just can’t beat this funky delight. The album would not have been as good without it.

Pioneered by artists like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone ... isolated muscle contractions—flourished alongside the funk-driven beats of artists like Zapp and Parliament-Funkadelic.

These 10 rhythm riffs showcase funk guitar styles from across the ages. Whether you’re into the classics like James Brown and Michael ... great way to lead back to beat 1. Don’t have another ...

This week’s DoubleTake features the 1979 groove “I Can’t Help It” by Michael Jackson, alongside a sweet, jazzy version by ...