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LIVING IN AMERICA is a radical update of the classic James Brown sound, utilizing '80s/'90s production styles. From synth bass lines to guest rappers, turntable scratches and programmed rhythm tracks, the album is a virtual textbook of post-hip-hop recording techniques. This 180 degree stylistic turn could be viewed as either bold or opportunistic, depending on your inclination. You might miss the tightly-wound funk of the JB's, but you have to admire Brown for refusing to stagnate. Regardless of the backing, it's Brown's emotive grunts, shrieks and moans that are the centerpiece here, as on any of his other albums. For the faithful, that will be enough.
© TiVo
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James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Dan Hartman, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Charlie Midnight, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Robert Clivilles, Arranger, Composer, Editor, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - David Cole, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Duran Ramos, Composer, Lyricist - Sheldon Scott, Composer, Lyricist - James Jackson, Composer, Lyricist - Trevor Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Brian Higgins, Composer, Lyricist - Leaders Of The New School, Rap - Trilogy, Rap - Acar S. Key, Recording Engineer - Richard Joseph, Recording Engineer - Ricky Crespo, Editor, Producer, Programmer - Alan Friedman, Programmer - Carl James, Bass - Danny Wilensky, Saxophone
(P) 1993 Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C.
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - B. Romeo, Composer, Lyricist - H. Browne, Composer, Lyricist - Jazzie B., Producer - Eugene "Eugenius" Ellis, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ian D. Clarke, Engineer - Will Mowat, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Programmer
(P) 1993 Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C.
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - B. Romeo, Composer, Lyricist - H. Browne, Composer, Lyricist - Will Mowat, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Dan Hartman, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Charlie Midnight, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1986 Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C.
James Brown, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist - Full Force, Composer, Lyricist, Producer
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Dan Hartman, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Charlie Midnight, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1986 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - "Sweet" Charles Sherrell, Composer, Lyricist - Charles Sherrell, Producer
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
James Brown, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - James Brown, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Alfred Ellis, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
Album review
LIVING IN AMERICA is a radical update of the classic James Brown sound, utilizing '80s/'90s production styles. From synth bass lines to guest rappers, turntable scratches and programmed rhythm tracks, the album is a virtual textbook of post-hip-hop recording techniques. This 180 degree stylistic turn could be viewed as either bold or opportunistic, depending on your inclination. You might miss the tightly-wound funk of the JB's, but you have to admire Brown for refusing to stagnate. Regardless of the backing, it's Brown's emotive grunts, shrieks and moans that are the centerpiece here, as on any of his other albums. For the faithful, that will be enough.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:43:58
- Main artists: James Brown
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Volcano
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
(P) 1995 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC
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