Funk legend Rick James honored in new documentary
When it comes to music, nobody does it better than a Black artist. Over the years Black musicians have made indelible impacts on the way the industry is structured. Our influence has been sprinkled on almost every genre from country to gospel. Funk music is one of the biggest genres we’ve shaped. Throughout history there have been plenty of funk pioneers. We’ve celebrated the groundwork that James Brown laid, in addition to the showmanship and ingenuity that Parliament funkadelic displayed. Thanks to a new documentary “B*tchin: The Sound and Fury of Rick James”, new and old fans can remember the monumental impact Rick James had on funk music. […]