Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud

performed by James Brown, 1933-2006, The James Brown Orchestra (Motown, 1996), 38 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 38 mins
Ensemble: The James Brown Orchestra
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Funk
Label: Motown
Performer: James Brown, 1933-2006
UPC (Physical): 00042284199223
Release Date: 1996-07-23
Review: Although historical evaluations of James Brown's work during the last half of the '60s tend to focus on the innovative funk of his biggest hit singles, his repertoire -- both live and on record -- in fact remained pretty versatile. Like his other '60s studio albums, Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud is more R&B/pop-conscious than a lot of listeners would expect, mixing the funky monsters "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" and "Licking Stick" with soul ballads. It's a notch above similar albums from earlier in the decade, however, in that the slow numbers are usually gritty slow-burns that eschew syrupy orchestration. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
Subject: American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, African American Music, Rhythm & Blues, Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana, Rhythm & Blues
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana, Rhythm & Blues