James Joseph Brown, Jr.. (3 months 5, 1933 - December 25, 2006), known for the title of "Godfather soul", is an actor of African American music of the United States, the world popular music is a character recognition influential to the modern music of the 20th century.

He is capable in many areas, singing, composer, bandleader, and design, music release. James Brown was a pioneer in the adaptation of church gospel music and rhythm and blues into soul and funk music. He was also influential in the development of rock and roll, jazz, reggae, disco, dance and electronic music, afrobeat, and hip-hop