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Celebrating National Hip-Hop Day with the GodFather of Soul 🥳

James Brown was an instrumental force in the birth of Hip-Hop and building the genre that we know today!
As most sampled artist of all time, his voice, rhythms and grooves have appeared in thousands of hip hop tracks, from the birth of the genre in the Bronx to today’s chart-toppers. His music didn’t just inspire hip hop, it laid its foundation brick by brick.

Today, we celebrate the funk that sparked a movement, the man whose sound became the heartbeat of a culture.

Happy #NationalHipHopDay to the one and only James Brown — the Godfather then, now, and forever.

Stream our playlist of the most sampled JB tracks on YouTube Today:

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“Love one another. Respect, care. How can I be happy if I know that my brother’s sad?" - James Brown (December, 1990).

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🎸 While most people know Mr. James Brown for his powerful vocals and electric stage presence, he also played several instruments — including the guitar!
He often used it during songwriting and arrangements, shaping the sound that would define funk music.

Mr. Brown’s deep understanding of rhythm made him a pioneer — not just a performer, but a musical architect.🎶'

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"You got to use what you got to get just what you want" - James Brown ✨🪩

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"He [James] was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the civil rights movement,” said Jagger. “I’ve always admired James and learned so much from him" - Mick Jagger @therollingstones

📸 James Brown and Mick Jagger confer backstage at "The T.A.M.I. Show," which was shot over two days in late October 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

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60 years ago, music changed forever.

At the 1964 T.A.M.I. Show, James Brown didn’t just perform he redefined what it meant to take the stage. His explosive set, unmatched energy, and raw showmanship raised the bar for every artist who followed including The Rolling Stones.

That night, soul took center stage, and James Brown’s influence echoed across generations.

Celebrate the moment that reshaped music with this limited-edition tee.

🛍️ Available now at RS No.9 Carnaby and Shop.JamesBrown.com

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Celebrating one of the most defining moments that that brought soul and rock music together when James Brown and The Rolling Stones first met and shared the stage at the legendary 1964 T.A.M.I. Show

Announcing the release of a limited-edition t-shirt commemorating the 60th anniversary of the legendary moment.

“Playing The T.A.M.I. Show was a real turning point for us,” said Mick Jagger. “Watching James Brown perform up close was unforgettable. His energy and the way he owned the stage set the bar for live performances that night and beyond for us.”

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🛒 Shop.JamesBrown.com

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"It's a New Day – Let a Man Come In" is the 29th studio album by American musician James Brown. The album was released this month in 1970!

Wish this album a happy 55th Birthday and listen today 🥳

Listen Now: fanlink.tv/ItsANewDay

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Summer is here. Enjoy up to 50%off sitewide at the James Brown Official Store.Offer excludes media. Sale ends June 30 at 11:59 PM ET

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Legacy isn’t just passed down - it’s lived every day. This Father’s Day, carry it with pride.
James Brown's full @rootsoffight collection is up to 50% off.

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