Rick James

10 Things We Learned From ‘Bitchin’: The Sound And Fury Of Rick James’

A new documentary lifts the lid on the life of the American funk pioneer Rick James.

News2 months ago

Rick James’ Deluxe Edition Of 1985 ‘Glow’ Album Makes Its Digital Debut

The extended album was previously available only as part of James’ Complete Motown Albums digital collection.

Features2 months ago

Best Songs About Marijuana: 35 Tracks To Help Get Your Buzz On

From stoner anthems to good-natured novelties, the best songs about marijuana are perfect for indulgers – or those with just a contact buzz.

Rick James photo by Mark Weiss and WireImage

News3 months ago

Watch Newly-Remastered HD Video For Rick James’ ‘Give It To Me Baby’

The clip precedes the Showtime premiere of the new documentary ‘Bitchin’: the Sound and Fury of Rick James.’

Features3 months ago

‘Cold Blooded’: Red Hot Motown Glory For Rick James

Motown’s most dangerous star of the early 1980s was on fire in the summer of 1983, and so were his label.

News3 months ago

Showtime Shares Trailer for Rick James Documentary, ‘Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury’

‘I want to be nasty, and I want to be raw,’ says the funk-punk pioneer in the new clip.

Features4 months ago

The 56 Best Motown Songs: Essentials To Get You Dancing In The Street

The best Motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture everything it means to be in love, to suffer heartbreak – and to want to dance with abandon.

News4 months ago

First Trailer For Rick James Documentary, ‘Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James,’ Has Been Released

The film first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Features5 months ago

Best Motown Samples: 20 Essential Tracks For Crate-Diggers

Not often a label thought of in hip-hop terms, the best Motown samples prove that Berry Gordy’s empire had more than enough beats for the crate-diggers.

Temptations credit Motown Records Archives

Features5 months ago

Best Temptations Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Emperors Of Soul

From the superb catalog of the soul legends, 20 of the best Temptations songs, including their latest album 'All The Time.'

News6 months ago

Tribeca Film Festival 2021 Line-Up Includes Films On Brian Wilson, Rick James, And More

Other entries include a film about Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres and a documentary on the cast of ‘Kids.’

Features7 months ago

‘Street Songs’: How Rick James Took Things To A Whole Other Level

Setting Rick James on the road to success, ‘Street Songs’ reflected the conflicting duality at the heart of his punk funk aesthetic.

Features7 months ago

70s Motown: How “The Sound Of Young America” Came Of Age

Having helped birth soul music in the 60s, Motown helped it mature in the 70s, creating classic albums and asking some of the biggest questions of the era.