James Brown - Introducing: James Brown

2010 release, a collection of classic songs by this legendary artist. James Brown is one of the most important Afro-American music icons of the 20th century that influenced the course of black popular music. As the creator of Funk music he became a cultural symbol in the '60s/'70s, inspiring future generations of Soul, Hip Hop, Funk and Rock musicians. What Elvis Presley was to Rock 'n' Roll, James Brown became to R a prolific dominant phenomenon. Like Elvis he is a three-figure hit maker, with 114 total entries on Billboard's R&B single charts! Features nine live versions of some of his biggest hits. Earmusic.