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James Brown

James Brown

2.4M followerspopularity 64/100active 1973–2026

classic soulfunksoulmotown

66 albums · 1,612 tracks · most played: The Boss

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Top songs

#SongAlbumYearLength
1The BossMusic From The Motion Picture Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels19983:10
2Get Up Offa That ThingThe 50th Anniversary Collection20033:59
3It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Single Version / MonoThe 50th Anniversary Collection20032:46
4Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - Pt. 1The 50th Anniversary Collection20032:06
5Unchained (The Payback / Untouchable)Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained Original Motion Picture Soundtrack20122:51
6The PaybackThe Payback19737:39
7Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine - Pt. 1 / Single VersionThe 50th Anniversary Collection20032:50
8Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (Pt. 1 & 2)FIP, Vol. 3 : La playlist qui rythme votre vie (La sélection musicale de FIP)20175:15
9Living in America - From "Rocky IV" SoundtrackRocky IV19854:42
10I Got You (I Feel Good) - 1966 VersionFriday Office Music20192:46

Discography (66)

2026

What’s Going On: Then, Now, AlwaysWhat’s Going On: Then, Now, Always15 tracks

2024

James Brown: Say It Loud - A&E Documentary PlaylistJames Brown: Say It Loud - A&E Documentary Playlist36 tracks

2022

Super Bad Live!Super Bad Live!18 tracksBlack & Loud: James Brown Reimagined By Stro ElliotBlack & Loud: James Brown Reimagined By Stro Elliot10 tracks

2019

Live At Home With His Bad Self (2019 Mix)Live At Home With His Bad Self (2019 Mix)19 tracks

2018

Say It Live And Loud: Live In Dallas 08.26.68 (Expanded Edition)Say It Live And Loud: Live In Dallas 08.26.68 (Expanded Edition)24 tracks

2015

I'm Real (Expanded)I'm Real (Expanded)21 tracks

2014

Get On Up - The James Brown StoryGet On Up - The James Brown Story20 tracks

2012

The HarvestThe Harvest17 tracks

2011

The Singles Vol. 10 1975-1979The Singles Vol. 10 1975-197936 tracks

2010

The Complete James Brown ChristmasThe Complete James Brown Christmas37 tracksThe Singles: Vol. 9 1973-1975The Singles: Vol. 9 1973-197535 tracks

2009

The Singles Vol. 8: 1972-1973The Singles Vol. 8: 1972-197340 tracksThe Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-197239 tracks

2008

The Singles Vol. 6: 1969-1970The Singles Vol. 6: 1969-197039 tracksSoul SyndromeSoul Syndrome6 tracksThe Singles Vol. 5: 1967-1969The Singles Vol. 5: 1967-196943 tracks

2007

The Singles Vol. 4: 1966-1967The Singles Vol. 4: 1966-196742 tracksGoldGold40 tracksNumber 1'sNumber 1's19 tracksThe Singles Vol. 2 1960-1963The Singles Vol. 2 1960-196340 tracksA Family AffairA Family Affair13 tracksJazzJazz12 tracksThe Singles Vol. 3: 1964-1965The Singles Vol. 3: 1964-196536 tracks

2006

The Singles Vol. 1: 1956-1960 The Federal YearsThe Singles Vol. 1: 1956-1960 The Federal Years41 tracksLive At Montreux 1981Live At Montreux 198110 tracks

2005

The Best Of James Brown 20th Century The Millennium Collection Vol. 3The Best Of James Brown 20th Century The Millennium Collection Vol. 312 tracks

2004

Greatest BreakbeatsGreatest Breakbeats24 tracks

2003

MotherlodeMotherlode13 tracksThe 50th Anniversary CollectionThe 50th Anniversary Collection50 tracks

2001

Live At The Apollo, Vol. II (Deluxe Edition)Live At The Apollo, Vol. II (Deluxe Edition)23 tracks

2000

BalladsBallads18 tracks

1999

Hooked On BrownHooked On Brown3 tracks

1998

Dead On The Heavy Funk 1975-1983Dead On The Heavy Funk 1975-198321 tracks

1996

Make It Funky/The Big Payback: 1971-1975Make It Funky/The Big Payback: 1971-197526 tracksFunk Power 1970: A Brand New ThangFunk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang10 tracksFoundations Of Funk: A Brand New Bag: 1964-1969Foundations Of Funk: A Brand New Bag: 1964-196927 tracks

1995

70's Funk Classics70's Funk Classics11 tracksLiving In AmericaLiving In America10 tracksJames Brown's Funky ChristmasJames Brown's Funky Christmas17 tracksThe Great James Brown - Live At The Apollo 1995The Great James Brown - Live At The Apollo 199519 tracks

1993

Universal JamesUniversal James10 tracks

1992

Love Power Peace (Live At The Olympia, Paris, 1971)Love Power Peace (Live At The Olympia, Paris, 1971)17 tracks

1991

Love Over-DueLove Over-Due8 tracksStar TimeStar Time48 tracks

1988

In Concert - Live at Chastain ParkIn Concert - Live at Chastain Park13 tracks

1986

Gravity (Expanded Edition)Gravity (Expanded Edition)15 tracksIn The Jungle GrooveIn The Jungle Groove9 tracks

1981

Nonstop!Nonstop!7 tracks

1980

Hot On The One (Live)Hot On The One (Live)13 tracksPeoplePeople7 tracks

1979

Take A Look At Those CakesTake A Look At Those Cakes5 tracksThe Original Disco ManThe Original Disco Man7 tracks

1978

Jam 1980'sJam 1980's5 tracks

1977

Mutha's NatureMutha's Nature8 tracks

1976

HotHot9 tracksEverybody's Doin' The Hustle & Dead On The Double BumpEverybody's Doin' The Hustle & Dead On The Double Bump7 tracksBodyheatBodyheat7 tracksGet Up Offa That ThingGet Up Offa That Thing6 tracksLIVE! (Original Gusto Recordings)LIVE! (Original Gusto Recordings)12 tracks

1975

Sex Machine TodaySex Machine Today6 tracks

1974

HellHell14 tracksRealityReality9 tracks

1973

The PaybackThe Payback8 tracksSlaughter's Big Rip-OffSlaughter's Big Rip-Off13 tracksBlack CaesarBlack Caesar10 tracks

Similar artists

Marvin Gaye 76Stevie Wonder 76Bill Withers 73Aretha Franklin 69Otis Redding 69Ray Charles 68Sam Cooke 67Al Green 67Rick James 62

Questions

How many albums does James Brown have?
66 distinct releases are catalogued, from 1973 to 2026. The most recent is What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always (2026).
What is James Brown's most popular song?
By Spotify popularity, The Boss from Music From The Motion Picture Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels ranks first, followed by Get Up Offa That Thing and It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Single Version / Mono.
What genre is James Brown?
Spotify tags James Brown as classic soul, funk, soul, motown.
Which artists are similar to James Brown?
Listeners of James Brown also play Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding.
Where can I listen to James Brown?
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