Tag: James Brown
Marvin Gaye ‘What’s Going On’ Musical Lead Up Playlist
Check out the sounds that influenced 'What's Going On' featuring The Five Keys, Clyde McPhatter, Little Willie John, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield and many more.
Kathy Sledge Inspirations Playlist featuring Aretha Franklin
Colleen recently interviewed Kathy sledge and took the opportunity to find out about the music that has influenced her most over the years.
Jane’s Addiction ‘Nothing’s Shocking’ Musical Lead Up Playlist
From the prog rock sound of Genesis to Van Halen, check out the sounds that inspired 'Nothing's Shocking'.
Public Enemy ‘It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us...
Listen to the inspirations and samples behind one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Includes James Brown, ESG, Lafayette Afro Rock Band and more...
Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B’s Top Five Albums
“The man who gave British black music a soul of its own” lays down his Top Five inspirations ahead of our Revolutionary Soul & Ska event at the Royal Albert Hall.
Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ Musical Lead-Up playlist
Check out the music that inspired Fela Kuti to influence generations of musicians worldwide.
Michael Jackson ‘Off The Wall’ Musical lead-up playlist
From Charlie Chaplin to Diana Ross, take a journey through the sounds that influenced the King Of Pop.
Kraftwerk ‘Trans-Europe Express’ Musical Lead-Up Playlist
Take a journey back Kraftwerk's inspirations and future-looking contemporaries on this playlist.
The Story of D’Angelo ‘Voodoo’
The Soulquarian takes an evolutionary stance for his sophomore effort and raises the bar for contemporary soul.