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英 /dʒeɪmz braʊn/
美 /dʒeɪmz braʊn/
James Brown（1933年5月3日－2006年12月25日），美国歌手、词曲作者、舞蹈家，被誉为“灵魂乐教父”（Godfather of Soul）和“放克音乐之父”（Father of Funk）。他以充满活力的舞台表演、独特的嗓音及对节奏的革新，深刻影响了流行音乐、灵魂乐、放克和嘻哈等多个流派。
专有名词：特指该音乐人，无其他通用含义。
文化符号：常作为“舞台表现力”“音乐创新”的代名词，如形容某人表演极具感染力时可类比“像James Brown一样充满能量”。
James Brown rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like I Got You (I Feel Good).
Known for his dynamic stage presence, James Brown often incorporated elaborate dance moves into his performances.
Critics credit James Brown with pioneering funk music through songs such as Papa's Got a Brand New Bag.
James Brown's influence extends beyond music; his style inspired artists from Michael Jackson to hip-hop producers.
The documentary Get on Up chronicles James Brown's life and career.
In 1986, James Brown was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of its inaugural members.
James Brown's song Living in America was featured in the film Rocky IV and became a top-10 hit.
Many artists sample James Brown's drum breaks in hip-hop tracks due to their distinctive rhythm.
James Brown often referred to himself as "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business."
Despite personal struggles, James Brown remained a cultural icon until his death in 2006.
James Brown-style：形容充满活力、节奏强烈的表演风格。
The Godfather of Soul：James Brown的标志性称号。
Funk pioneer：指代其在放克音乐发展中的开创性地位。
James Brown's back catalog：指其丰富的音乐作品库，常被后世采样。
James Brown的音乐遗产不仅体现在唱片销量上，更在于他对音乐结构的重塑——强调节奏、简化旋律、突出贝斯线条，为现代流行音乐奠定了基石。他的故事也映照了美国社会的变迁，从种族隔离到民权运动，他的歌词与形象始终与时代紧密相连。如今，当我们听到强劲的放克节奏或看到艺人在舞台上挥洒激情时，或许都能捕捉到一丝James Brown的影子。