Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 20… Read Full Bio ↴Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American funk and soul musician from Buffalo New York, who worked as a singer, keyboardist, bassist, record producer, arranger, and composer during his long career. One of the most popular artists on the Motown label during the late 1970s and early 1980s, James was famous for his wild brand of funk music and his trademark cornrow braids. As time went on, James was given the unofficial title The King of Punk-Funk.

After dropping out of high school and joining the US Naval Reserve, he eventually went AWOL to concentrate on music. He fled to Canada in 1964 and started using the name Ricky Matthews. In Toronto, he led various incarnations of The Mynah Birds, some of which included Neil Young and Bruce Palmer (who would go on to form Buffalo Springfield) and Nick St. Nicholas (later of Steppenwolf). After scoring a deal with Motown, the band was swindled by their manager and the label discovered James was on the lam, and the band split up.

After serving time for desertion, James tried to rekindle the Mynah Birds, but eventually found a role as a writer and producer at Motown, using the name Terry Johnson on tunes for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers and The Spinners. He moved to California in 1969 and formed Salt 'n' Pepper (not to be confused with Salt-N-Pepa) and worked with a number of bands (Heaven and Earth, Great White Cane, and Stone City Band) before returning to Motown, where he developed the gritty funk sound that would bring him hits and notoriety. "Super Freak" in 1981, from the Street Songs album, was his biggest hit. During this period, he also helped launch the careers of R&B singer Teena Marie and the Mary Jane Girls as well as producing Eddie Murphy's hit, Party All the Time.

After remaining moderately successful through the 80s, his popularity waned in the 90s and he succumbed to drugs, having frequent run-ins with the law, one of which resulted in a prison term. After an unsuccessful comeback attempt in 1997 and suffering a stroke, James retired. He died in 2004 from heart failure with multiple contributing factors.

Bustin' Out
Rick James Lyrics

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Bustin' out
Bustin' out

We're bustin' out of this L-Seven square
Freaks like you and I could never funk from there
We're bustin' out, everybody come along
We gon' dance on the funk and make love on the song
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out and if everyone agrees
Put your hands in the air and sing along with me
Bustin' out

We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out (ow, girl)

Bustin' out (sing it again)
Bustin' out (sing it, sing it, sing it, well)
Bustin' out
Bustin' out

We're bustin' out of this serious joint
It was too square for me, do you get my point?
We're bustin' out, now we're free from the square
We done braided our hair, we don't mind if you stare
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out and we don't give a damn
If you don't like our funk then take your stuff and scram
Bustin' out

We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk

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Bustin' out

We're bustin out, we couldn't wait (we couldn't wait)
Bustin' out
L Seven just a little too damn straight
Bustin' out
Now that we're free to communicate
And we're all a little stoned and we freak when we're at home
And for me, I'm only free when I'm bustin' out (One more time) (k, Rick)
That we're all a little stoned and we'll freak when we're at home
And for me, I only freak when I'm bustin' out (So take that)

Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk (Sing it, sing it)
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk

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We're bustin' out on the funk (ooh, Lord)
We're bustin' out on some serious funk (child)
We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk

We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk

We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rick James's song Bustin' Out can be interpreted as a call for rebellion against the conventional norms of society. The use of the phrase 'square' throughout the song refers to individuals who conform to societal expectations and do not indulge in the exciting and unconventional aspects of life. The singer wants to break free from the monotony of such a life and indulge in the 'funk' that is being offered. The phrase 'bustin' out' represents a desire to break free from the shackles of convention and live a life on one's own terms. The use of marijuana can also be interpreted as an escape from reality, a way to forget about one's problems and have a good time.

The use of repetition throughout the song creates a catchy and easily memorable tune, which reflects the message of the song - the desire to break free and let loose. The song uses a mix of funk and R&B elements, showcasing Rick James's influence in popularizing the funk genre during the late 70s and early 80s.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, alright, you squares, it's time you smoked
Hey, you conventional people, it's time you tried something new and smoked some weed

Fire up this funk and let's have a toke
Let's listen to some funky music and smoke some marijuana

It'll make you dance and some of everything
Smoking weed will make you feel good and want to dance and do all kinds of things

Everybody get high, sing
Let's all get high and sing

We're bustin' out
We're breaking free from our old ways

Bustin' out (sing)
We're chanting and celebrating our new freedom

We're bustin' out of this L-Seven square
We're escaping from a boring and conformist lifestyle

Freaks like you and I could never funk from there
People like us who enjoy being different and eccentric could never enjoy that lifestyle

We're bustin' out, everybody come along
We're inviting everyone to come along and join us in our new, more exciting lifestyle

We gon' dance on the funk and make love on the song
We're going to dance to the music and make love while listening to it

We're bustin' out and if everyone agrees
If everyone is on the same page and enjoys this new lifestyle

Put your hands in the air and sing along with me
Let's all raise our hands and sing together

We're bustin' out on the funk
We're embracing this new and exciting funk music

We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
We're really getting into this amazing, funky music

We're bustin' out (ow, girl)
We're really enjoying ourselves and expressing it vocally

Bustin' out (sing it again)
We're urging everyone to sing and celebrate with us again

Bustin' out (sing it, sing it, sing it, well)
We're really hyping up the celebration and encouraging everyone to participate

We're bustin' out of this serious joint
We're leaving behind that boring lifestyle and its regulations

It was too square for me, do you get my point?
That lifestyle was too mundane and constricting for my taste

We're bustin' out, now we're free from the square
We're now free from that lifestyle and its constraints

We done braided our hair, we don't mind if you stare
We're now expressing ourselves freely and creatively, and we don't care if people look at us

We're bustin' out and we don't give a damn
We're breaking free and don't care about the opinions of others

If you don't like our funk then take your stuff and scram
If you don't appreciate the unique and funky lifestyle we're living, then leave us alone

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We're singing and enjoying ourselves

La, dee, da, la, dee, da, la, dee, da, da, da
We're singing and having fun

La, da, da, da, da, da
We're expressing ourselves vocally and having fun

We're bustin out, we couldn't wait (we couldn't wait)
We were so eager and excited to break free from our old lifestyle

L Seven just a little too damn straight
That lifestyle was too boring and conventional for us

Now that we're free to communicate
Now that we're free to express ourselves and communicate freely

And we're all a little stoned and we freak when we're at home
We're all a little high and we express ourselves freely and eccentrically at home

And for me, I'm only free when I'm bustin' out (One more time) (k, Rick)
For me, I only feel truly liberated and free when I'm breaking free from old lifestyles and expressing myself freely

That we're all a little stoned and we'll freak when we're at home
We're all feeling a little high and we express ourselves differently and eccentrically when we're at home

And for me, I only freak when I'm bustin' out (So take that)
For me, I only truly free and able to express myself when I'm breaking free from old lifestyles and embracing new possibilities

We're bustin' out on some serious funk
We're really indulging in this amazing funk music

We're bustin' out on the funk (Sing it, sing it)
We're really getting into this great music and encouraging others to enjoy it as well

We're bustin' out on the funk (ooh, Lord)
We're breaking free and really enjoying this funky music

We're bustin' out on some serious funk (child)
We're breaking free and getting into this funky music in a really enjoyable way

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick James

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tinsleyctj2

2y↑1

Well, alright, you squares, it's time you smoked
Fire up this funk and let's have a toke
It'll make you dance and some of everything
Everybody get high, sing
Bustin' out
Bustin' out (sing)
Bustin' out
Bustin' out
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out of this L Seven square
Freaks like you and I could never funk from there
We're bustin' out, everybody come along
We gon' dance on the funk and make love on the song
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out and if everyone agrees
Put your hands in the air and sing along with me
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out (ow, girl)
Bustin' out (sing it again)
Bustin' out (sing it, sing it, sing it, well)
Bustin' out
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out of this serious joint
It was too square for me, do you get my point?
We're bustin' out, now we're free from the square
We done braided our hair, we don't mind if you stare
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out and we don't give a damn
If you don't like our funk then take your stuff and scram
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk, y'all
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
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la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, dee, da, la, dee, da, la, dee, da, da, da
La, da, da, da, da, da
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Bustin' out
We're bustin out, we couldn't wait (we couldn't wait)
Bustin' out
L Seven just a little too damn straight
Bustin' out
Now that we're free to communicate
And we're all a little stoned and we freak when we're at home
And for me, I'm only free when I'm bustin' out (One more time) (k, Rick)
That we're all a little stoned and we'll freak when we're at home
And for me, I only freak when I'm bustin' out (So take that)
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on the funk (Sing it, sing it)
Bustin' out
We're bustin' out on some serious funk
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We're bustin' out on the funk (ooh, Lord)
We're bustin' out on some serious funk (child)
We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk
We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk
We're bustin' out on the funk
We're bustin' out on some serious funk

All comments from YouTube:

@JWFitness1

1y↑12

This song literally just popped into my head after decades of not hearing it. Still sounds great. I sure do miss these days. Great memories!!!

@mrmaxxx94

6y↑33

One of the coldest openings to a song.Rick James ripped this jam up and its timeless,he hit you hard with the funk,melody feeling and groove

@cedrichenderson1985

47w↑10

Don't let funk die! R.I.P. Rick James

@ginohernandez1487

6y↑88

I still don't believe that Rick James receives the credibility and recognition he truly deserves as a musician and songwriter. The man wrote some sick ass tunes in his primal existence

@mariaelmore3409

I've loved Rick forever

@christianpatton142

2y↑2

He can do no wrong in my books.

@itstrbo

2y↑3

man is a musical legend....defined a genre not many artists can say that but, I'm kinda happy the machine didn't co-opt him we saw what happened to MJ that mask of fame has a way of eating into the face of the wearer

@TallDocK

2y↑1

Don't worry. Real music lovers know.

@tremekawilson9238

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@danielburns987

5y↑34

this song went to #8 on the R&B charts in 1979!!!

@kevinodonkor4123

2y↑1

1979 again. A great year for music indeed.

@joncorn716

43w

I was 9.

@green8man7

24w

i had this lp. great jam skate music then.

@lawrencewinrow2598

8y↑334

If you were a teen in the middle 70's thru the early 80's, Rick was THE MAN!

@inspirationalauthorchermar5198

5y↑10

I was born in 1975! I love Rick James!

@andrejay5475

5y↑11

The man had nothing but hits

@virgilwyatt4632

5y↑9

I was there! I'm a witness!

@TheArby4444

5y↑7

You ain't neva lied

@dontabaltimore1974

4y↑4

He was running things

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@MacDaddy50

3y↑50

Real horns, real drums, etc and arrangements. These were the days !

@blaynegriffith3544

1y↑2

Thanks Rick James! LOVE THIS SONG!!!🔥

@alfredmayes5005

36w

The king of funk from the late 70s through the mid 80s. He was the man and his songs always got the party lit 🔥

@crystalbutler659

5y↑37

I was a kid of the 70s, and my parents wore out some Rick James! Also, first concert I went to with the Parliament! 🤘🏾

@williamwooten6156

4y↑2

My first concert was Parliament also...

@mariaelmore3409

I love Rick James. I played his album to my younger brothers and sister. We had a ball dancing together

@JWFitness1

That concert had to be life changing ❤

@green8man7

24w

my 1st and only concert was prince 1999 in 1982 with gap band and junior. but i also have parliament funkadelic 45's. those were the jams back then. great ole days!

@p0k7lm

5y↑14

this song will never get old for me 🎤🎵🎼🎹🆒🎶👍

@user-xe5cg7vy9f

39w↑5

Rick James is a legend.. he carried Motown Record through the funk age ...seriously how many funk songs were on Motown...And the Stone City Band is one of the funkiest bands around during that period...Long Live Rick James & The Stone City Band

@kimberlybrabson6944

6y↑23

I used to love this song and I am still in love with this song forever!!

@DaVinciCelone1

6y↑12

Brilliantly funky by the King of Punk Funk!!! Miss you, Rick!!! Thank you for posting this.

@michaeltruthson6262

4y↑29

RIP to Janet Dubois who was background on this and other Rick James classics. Much love to actor Lawrence Hilton Jacobs for his vocal talents on this joint too.

@user-yr1if7np3d

28w↑1

Show this video with Janet debosi Freddy Washington in this bideo

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@a.c.6475

35w↑1

Yes sir!...this song right here was my first introduction to "poppin".
5 dudes from the bay area competed in a talent show at my high school. (Patrick Henry/ San Diego)
They performed to this song....I had never seen anything like it in my life! I went home....couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, I just had to learn how to "pop". I think of those good ol' days when I hear this track. Thanks to Rick James! RIP. BTW....the Electronic Puppets didn't win, but changed my life forever!

@raegallegos2542

4y↑18

This is the shit, lol 🤣 I love Rick James saw him in concert several times

@Noelle.Tyler90

8y↑156

I can picture myself rollerskating to this. Lol ain't nothing like a funky 70's song to skate and dance to!

@IAM-dl8qm

8y↑2

IF THAT'S NOT A 70s photo, you're kickin father times ass! You're beautiful! 😚

@Noelle.Tyler90

8y↑6

Lol I'm only 26

@cymbya

why does everyone want to roller skate on the funk?

@charlesthompson7110

Stephanie Mills Stephanie Mills greatest hits

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@ronmiranda8833

4y↑3

I was 9yrs.old when I first heard this song. Rick James was on top of the music charts. One of my favorite funk artists.

@debrawilliams7983

10y↑17

Had this album in my collection when I was growing up. Danced my ass off to it too!!!

@Aunttee3

24w↑1

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@slofever512

5y↑35

Rick James gone but never forgotten 🤘🤘🤘🤘 U r truly missed R.I.P. Long Live The SuperFreak

@atouchofsoul300

3y↑7

June 2021 & it’s still jamming. Bust on out Rick James! 👉🏾Stone Cold👏🏾Jam!

@patricksmith6796

6y↑5

One of my favorite joints by Rick James.

@2guns44

2y↑2

One of the best musicians in our lifetime

@andreisantos2019

5y↑9

Aos brasileiros . Isso é que é funk

@victoriadasilvabatista

1y↑2

Obrigada Todo mundo odeia o Chris por me mostrar essa e outras pérolas ❤

@TapasdaTVJeanJones

40w↑1

@@victoriadasilvabatista Mesmo que minha mãe odiasse comprar com ticket alimentação , duas palavrinhas faziam tudo valer a pena - "Marcas Famosas" , essa é a minha mãe , pobre e soberba.

@victoriadasilvabatista

40w↑1

@@TapasdaTVJeanJones KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK AMEI
Logo depois vem Joe Cocker como trilha de fundo rs

@TapasdaTVJeanJones

40w↑1

@@victoriadasilvabatista A Rochelle toda se achando no carrinho cheio de compras , com o Julius empurrando o carinho e geral aplaudinho e melhor ainda , a moça do caixa aplaudinho e chorando emocionado , essa cena é demais , não é a toa que é um dos meus episódios preferidos.

@victoriadasilvabatista

40w

@@TapasdaTVJeanJones realmente é um dos melhores episódios mas n supera o episódio de dia das bruxas com direito ao Chris cantando Ebony Eyes de Rick James 😂😂😄😄😄 AMO!

@jackiefan1117

7y↑182

That's when you know it's good..man dead and his music is still pumping!

@cessaly100

Yeah girl! Still FRESH!

@margiehendrix8675

@@cessaly100 q

@comicbookbuff4400

4y↑2

Playing now and dancing to it

@kimrobinson5675

3y↑2

HELL YEAH!!💪🏾👊🏾

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@scottbailey1560

9y↑41

Rick James ruled the late 70s and all of the 80s in Pop Music!

@jeffreyhuner8792

9y↑3

Scott Bailey Thank you Scott, James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.; February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004).

@gregory88843

+Scott Bailey Can I share your Milk Bone!. Smile!. Take care pup!.

@lilmonski3221

6y↑2

No denying his presence but MJ had it in a choke hold

@hgaston66

6y↑5

Scott Bailey pop? This is the Funkmaster! No pop here partner!

@eddiescott2533

@@hgaston66 right, bustin out on da funk

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@adams.2407

1y↑3

This makes me want to walk in slow motion after getting off a bus

@TheBlackrhino715

5y↑2

The undisputed king of "punk funk"....the trumbone player even delivered that serious ass funk

@elizioaparecidogomesgomes5495

2y↑3

Simplesmente. O maior...incomensuravel

@geminilover9526

5y↑7

Slick Rick'....had my whole block rocking this joint at the neighborhood block party, he was truly one of a kind... thank you for busten out of the L- Seven funk.😎👍

@devinedarkdiva

6y↑4

The BEST funk jam of that era. Period.

@dinibell

6y↑16

I'd forgotten just how cool that intro is. Makes you wanna put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip!

@sturkelicousrron4191

5y↑2

And come on to the mothership!

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@EarthWindandFirepower0990

5y↑131

BACK WHEN FUNK MUSIC HAD SOME SERIOUS STANK TO IT.

@h3ck774

3y↑2

Gonna do the 70s DIRTY then huh

@amdaire1003

8y↑36

Funk at its finest!!!!!

@jayjanssen5992

6y↑5

The intro just gives me the chills!

@rongreenwood9995

7y↑88

rick james carried a funk like no one could

@johnminasian6054

Simply Scripts add Turks Fruit (1973) script to the website!
Thank You for your time!

@queen_of_domination

7y↑5

"We bustin' out and we don't give a damn! If you don't like our funk, then take your stuff and scram!" Total classic!

@joeyvalencia1434

4y↑5

We were getting our boogie on when Rick was playing. Everybody smiling and having a good time🙂😎

@kennethratcliff7518

6y↑2

Pure Funk! He along with Parliament Funkadelic and Cameo set the pace.

@lotusblossom44

Real music and real talent.

@dennisrhodes8380

Rick was the man best of all-time 70s 80s music don't get any better rest in peace brother

@tanyagudger1149

4y↑8

2019 still listening, Rick was the man

@tinsleyctj2

2y↑1

@keithwilliams3195

2y↑3

Classic. I just put it on repeat and let it play💨

@jaywad8876

42w

Yeah

@tanyabrown8935

Every since I discovered Rick James in 1978 when I was 10 years old I have been a die hard fan when died in 2004 I cried for 2 days like he was a member of my family omg had just about all his records and knew just about all the lyrics to his songs the songs I liked I knew by heart I remember in 1982 he was supposed to do a concert here in Baltimore but he had to cancel it cause he passed out during a concert in Texas my mom had to go get the refund from the tickets she bought omg I cried so bad lol

@bernaebeatty6175

OH BOY HOW I LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL MUSIC

@calvingilmore2117

6y↑3

30 plus years later and I still jam this just like it came out today rip king of punk funk

@deedeelinn

5y↑3

Good Music 🎶

@boxoe397

There was a dance that everybody would do when ever this song was played. Better than modern day work out I would say. Sweat popping off your forehead then the song ends, five minutes of work out complete.

@maryivy1456

4y↑2

Rick was funky baby, big part of my teenage years.

@byronjones8332

6y↑19

Rick was sending a Message to The Whole, Music, World, back then.....,

@lennywilliams648

3y↑1

Good ol slikk Rick....in da hall of funk he belongs...much respects 🙌...

@huberthurst3990

8y↑34

1979High School graduation JAM. We busted up out that beast.RIP BIG DUKE!!!

@anthonygreene8916

9y↑10

classic.rip rick James

@laruejones8039

5y↑7

Bust out the real funk 2019!

@Nik1994_

I’m 24 years old and I listen to this everyday !! such great talent and let’s not forget oh so FUNKKYYYY !

@RyderGroveSt

Setting the mood right on this beautiful 4/20 evening

@jaywad8876

3y↑1

The trumpet at the end... Perfecto!!!

@timg.1510

This song bought the funk outta me🔊🎶🎶🎶🎧

@doelljonathan6809

flash back to the end of the wave called 'funk'... it was an awesome experience! all who witnessed it will surely agree.

@porkbeans4792

6y↑10

Rick should have been part of the Mothership Earth tour with P-Funk.

@debeden444

3y↑2

My dad played this sh*t out of this album when I was a kid ❤️❤️miss you dad ❤️❤️❤️Rick too !!

@RealGame101

4y↑1

im just letting music play and next thing you know im jammin out at work. gotta love the album cover

@joseallan9636

As músicas de SuperBad são as melhores

@mnpvideos5520

2020 • 5:12 a.m. Bustin' Out still 🔥 RIP RIck James

@imperallady

11y

i'am singing this at my wedding just to turn it up! lmao!

@pphcutt4life685

7y↑19

Slick Rick James bosses live for ever

@wandarivers5009

48w↑1

Yesss His biography of his life is a documentary in itself depicting the man of the times, especially when he met Vanilla Child. Teena Marie. Dave Chappell and Charlie is and always will be in my ❤ with Rick James. 1 of a kind 🎉🎉🎉😊😊

@tward4455

51w

my mom grew me on this album 💗

@dflowers1646

BUSTIN OUT OF L 7. RIP RICK THE FUNKMASTER MUSIC LIVES ON. PAST THE J. STILL JAMMING IN 2019.

@kendog99999

3y↑1

Real funk music!!!

@franklinkbrucreii1082

I had the GREAT opportunity to meet Rick James in 2000, one of the COOLEST bros ever !!!!!!

@jancw

7y↑43

I ran late to work listening to this one day. It was on the radio and I didn't want to get out the car.

@rubyhuizar9222

7y↑1

I hear you!!!!

@rubyhuizar9222

7y↑1

I hear you!!!!

@howardboyd7764

The absolute and undeniable legend of Rick MF'n James..............

@Sebastian-jq6et

if you're lit up off some coke this is the shit rip rick james my biggest inspiration in life

@bgwavvy

Long Live Rick James 🎸

@ronaldgrasty5989

11y

Funkmaster Rick James ,his Music is timeless !

@MrKwill72

9y↑29

Rick James!!! RIP

@johnnyrayortiz2879

8y↑34

let Me light up so I can bust out this funk. RIP Rick

@williamwooten6156

L7's

@kendog99999

Some serious funk😌👌👍

@jerryj920

Rick James. Super Freak. 'Nuff said. Thank you and God bless. RIP. "Bustin' Out" included in my Monday Mixer: Funk Dat Noise! Thanks for the upload, soulbrothanumbahone. Blessings.

@narutodudeism

5y↑2

This makes me want to go to a party in the 80's

@theodoreritola7641

1y↑1

This was 1978 The 80s werent in Diapers yet lol

@bernaebeatty4421

LOVE ALL OF RICKS SONG REST IN PEACE

@djkoolbreeze44

8y↑2

This jam doesn't have enough views.... So Funky

@ladyred1850

7y↑11

House full of company drinks being passed around people shaking their rumps to the funk...with a hint of weed in the air way back in the day, when RICK JAMES was living in his younger days! I remember those days.....

@joshdigler4440

Rick was no good but I will allways love him!! And miss him! Rest in Paradise brother!

@kimschroeder1644

Back in the day I had this one on 8 track. Wore it the funk out!!!

@shawnsprague7401

11y

Still Bustin Out, so take that....Thanks Rick for some serious Funk

@hjsigcjj3

My jam . . full blast as the youngster look at me with a smile the funk

@backsweet

8y↑102

Pure Funk!!

@kurtadams3021

6y↑1

86 GrandNational yes indeed

@calvingilmore2117

There ain't no music ever made better than r and b music.especially from 1970 to 2000 nothing but dancefloor ghetto classic written

@calvingilmore2117

Rick James knew how to write some jams.Truly ghetto dancefloor classic 😁

@kurtadams3021

Uncut FUNK

@edwardnobles6418

Great singer and songwriter.

@indigoo9966

32w

Na zawsze będę słyszał snoopa w środku piosenki :DD

@dnicesometimes

3y↑1

Some serious funk!!!

@traceytatum5173

7y↑5

RICK HAD VOICE FOR REAL-DAMN

@geminilover9526

Slick Rick'"....is straight BUSTIN OUT" To #1, for sure.😎👍

@michaeltruthson6262

Thank U Prince for making "Street Songs" Rick's masterpiece album what it is till this day. Your beats for "give it to me baby" "ghetto life" and "call me up" are the shit. Rick stealing your equipment was the best thing every🤘. Ya'll rivalry brought out the best in each other. RIP