Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He first came to national public attention in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. With the hit ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra. His success peaked in the 1960s with the live album Live at the Apollo and hit singles such as "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".
During the late 1960s, Brown moved from a continuum of blues and gospel-based forms and styles to a profoundly "Africanized" approach to music-making, emphasizing stripped-down interlocking rhythms that influenced the development of funk music. By the early 1970s, Brown had fully established the funk sound after the formation of the J.B.s with records such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "The Payback". He also became noted for songs of social commentary, including the 1968 hit "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". Brown continued to perform and record until his death from pneumonia in 2006.
Brown recorded 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. He also holds the record for the most singles listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that did not reach No. 1. Brown was posthumously inducted into the first class of the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013 as an artist and then in 2017 as a songwriter. He also received honors from several other institutions, including inductions into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In Joel Whitburn's analysis of the Billboard R&B charts from 1942 to 2010, Brown is ranked No. 1 in The Top 500 Artists. He is ranked seventh on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown
Studio albums
Please Please Please (1958)
Try Me! (1959)
Think! (1960)
The Amazing James Brown (1961)
James Brown and His Famous Flames Tour the U.S.A. (1962)
Prisoner of Love (1963)
Grits & Soul (1964)
Showtime (1964)
Out of Sight (1964)
James Brown Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday (1965)
Mighty Instrumentals (1966)
James Brown Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) (1966)
James Brown Sings Christmas Songs (1966)
Handful of Soul (1966)
James Brown Sings Raw Soul (1967)
James Brown Plays the Real Thing (1967)
Cold Sweat (1967)
I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me (1968)
I Got the Feelin' (1968)
James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul (1968)
Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things (1968)
A Soulful Christmas (1968)
Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (1969)
Gettin' Down to It (1969)
The Popcorn (1969)
It's a Mother (1969)
Ain't It Funky (1970)
Soul on Top (1970)
It's a New Day - Let a Man Come In (1970)
Hey America (1970)
Sho Is Funky Down Here (1971)
Hot Pants (1971)
There It Is (1972)
Get on the Good Foot (1972)
Black Caesar (1973)
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973)
The Payback (1973)
Hell (1974)
Reality (1974)
Sex Machine Today (1975)
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump (1975)
Hot (1976)
Get Up Offa That Thing (1976)
Bodyheat (1976)
Mutha's Nature (1977)
Jam 1980's (1978)
Take a Look at Those Cakes (1978)
The Original Disco Man (1979)
People (1980)
Soul Syndrome (1980)
Nonstop! (1981)
Bring It On! (1983)
Gravity (1986)
I'm Real (1988)
Love Over-Due (1991)
Universal James (1993)
I'm Back (1998)
The Merry Christmas Album (1999)
The Next Step (2002)
Unchained
James Brown Lyrics
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Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
Y'all, y'all remember me
Sold me out, taking change
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
The payback!
Hey, hey
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Only wish to breed
I explode into a million seeds
Y'all remember me
Legendary live eternally
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Am I wrong 'cause I wanna get it on till I die
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
At the way you'll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y'all, y'all remember me
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
Expect me nigga, I'm comin, hahaha
The lyrics to James Brown's "Unchained" express a strong desire to live life to the fullest and achieve success no matter what obstacles may come. The repetition of the phrase "Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die" suggests a sense of determination to work hard and accomplish one's goals. The line "Sold me out, taking change" could refer to the idea of being betrayed by someone who was once close, possibly indicating a sense of personal struggle.
The lyrics also include references to the concept of the "payback" and the desire for revenge. The line "Last chance fancy pants, oh very well, gotta get ready, want a big payback" suggests a need to even the score with those who have wronged the singer. The final lines of the song "Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back, Expect me nigga, I'm comin, hahaha" again reinforce the idea of the singer's determination to succeed and make a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Questioning whether it's wrong to pursue his passions and desires until the very end.
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Reiterating his commitment to pursuing his desires until the very end.
Y'all, y'all remember me
Addressing his audience and reminding them of his previous contributions and impact.
Sold me out, taking change
Feeling betrayed by someone who took advantage of him and changed the situation in their favor.
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
Being promised something significant and realizing that the other person has control over everything related to the situation.
Held me down
Feeling oppressed and unable to move forward due to the actions of others.
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
Acknowledging that this may be his last opportunity to make something happen and accepting that outcome either way.
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
Motivated to get ready for something significant and seeking revenge or compensation for past wrongs.
The payback!
Expressing that the desired outcome is the payback that he has been seeking.
Only wish to breed
Desiring to continue his legacy and have a lasting impact after his death.
I explode into a million seeds
Emphasizing the extent of his impact and the potential to influence many people in the future.
Legendary live eternally
Recognizing the possibility of becoming a legend and having his legacy live on forever.
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
Believing that he is so powerful that others fear the idea of his reincarnation and wanting to be buried in a way that ensures he cannot come back.
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
Suggesting that people are only advocating for peace because they are afraid of his violent and powerful squad.
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
Describing the brutal and ruthless tactics used to defeat enemies and assert dominance.
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
Boasting of his ability to kill enemies at an alarming rate without slowing down.
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Being willing to die for his beliefs and desires rather than live a life that is not authentic.
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
Believing that his message and impact are so powerful that even someone who is visually impaired can feel the effects.
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
Feeling destined to defeat and overthrow those who hold power over him.
Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through
Expressing frustration with weak and cowardly people and the difficulties they create.
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
Claiming that his squad is unbeatable and beyond reproach.
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
Claiming that his return and impact are eagerly anticipated like the Second Coming of Jesus.
Expect me nigga, I'm comin, hahaha
Asserting his imminent return and the certainty of his impact on the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, TUPAC SHAKUR, JOHN STARKS, FRED WESLEY
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Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
Y’all, y’all remember me Sold me out, taking change
Told me your name, we had, all the lanes
Held me down
Last chance fancy pants, oh very well
Gotta get ready, want a big payback
The payback!
Hey, hey
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Only wish to breed
I explode into a million seeds
Y'all remember me
Legendary live eternally
Bury me in pieces 'cause they fear reincarnation
Niggas screaming peace 'cause they fear when my squad face 'em
Take them to places, stake they face then erase 'em and brake 'em
Murder motherfucker's at a rate and then quicken the pace
Blast me but never ask me to live a lie
Am I wrong 'cause I wanna get it on till I die
Now even if you blind you still see my prophecy
My destiny to overthrow those on top of me
(Bitch made niggas and that bullshit you go through)
Outlawz busting busting, we untouchable
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
At the way you’ll die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Am I wrong, 'cause I wanna get it on, till I die
Get it on, till I die, get it on, till I die
Y’all, y’all remember me
Expect me nigga like you expect Jesus to come back
Expect me nigga, I’m comin, hahaha
@thebestmc3912
Tarantino really got a great taste in music
@yaro42
Nothing new, he has great taste in almost every thing
@Vainzent
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@bigphatty5298
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@ididntmeantoshootthatvietn5012
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@ultrabigfella
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@Timestopper117
I never thought I would say this in my entire existence as a fan of the Western film genre but...
"Damn, that was a great use of that rap song."
@MrPurpleEYE
+Alexandre Pauquin then what are you doing here
@MrPurpleEYE
+Alexandre Pauquin I liked the final firefight and this song made it that much better. nice stereotype by the way, good imagery.
@Choopachoopapa
+Alexandre Pauquin Lol you went straight to the abuse huh? Fucking hell, grow up.