This guy! One of the most integral forerunners of modern day "hip-hop" and "rap",
James Brown stylized a movement that would embrace the passion infused, free flowing expression that we all seek to release (on quite a regular basis). His attraction to the vigorous loops and melodies produced by small bands (usually consisting of brass, percussion, piano, and strings) was one that was nationally/globally admired by many enthusiasts, soul or not. I believe that Brown polished the art of soul ...
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