The Godfather of Soul gets the big screen treatment with “Get On Up,” which follows James Brown from his humble beginnings to becoming one of…
James Brown, better known as the “Godfather of Soul,” left behind a musical legacy that still captivates listeners to this day. However, the late bandleader could very well be considered the Godfather of Hip-Hop and R&B as well, given how many acts have sampled his funky grooves. Since the ’80s, hip-hop producers moved from spinning […]
08/01/14- Comedian Michael Blackson is tired of people asking him what he can do about Ebola! Plus, he and the TJMS crew talk about the late and great James Brown. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
08/01/14- Tom and the crew open the show talking about James Brown and the newly released “Get On Up” biopic.
Russ Par chats with Chadwick Boseman, who plays James Brown in the highly anticipated biopic “Get On Up!” in theaters August 1st, about his experience playing James Brown and all the buzz surrounding the movie! Find out how much of the movie includes actual moments from James Brown’s life, whether Chadwick got to actually sing in the […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered South Carolina’s attorney general to turn over documents to a freelance journalist investigating the court fight over the estate of soul singer James Brown. Sue Summer wants to see the records, which include the diary of the woman who said she was Brown’s wife when he died […]
Even though James Brown had a history of domestic violence in his relationships, Jill Scott doesn’t think he was a monster. The “Golden” diva will…
James Brown and his backing band, The J.B.’s, were responsible for some of the funkiest tracks to ever hit the airwaves. With an aggressive style that shifted the tide in the presentation of of Black music, Brown’s band and its sound was imitated by lesser groups but never duplicated. The J.B.’s grooves have been heavily […]
Most modern music relies heavily on the use of samples, the art of taking a snippet of a pre-existing recording, and working it into a new song. Over the years we’ve known music to be a highly collaborative effort and more times than not, thanks to technology, the two artists don’t even have to be […]
Universal released a new trailer for its forthcoming James Brown film “Get on Up.” The clip begins with the following voiceover from star Chadwick Boseman (“42”): “Want to get to know me? I’ll tell you. Dad in the army. Mama left. No one else helped me.” Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. We see images […]
When it was announced a film was going to be made about the life and times of legend James Brown, music fans said, “Finally!” Now…
When it was announced a film was going to be made about the life and times of legend James Brown, music fans said, “Finally!” Now…
