Guardian Music — The electro hip-hop godhead and Zulu Nation founder empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with Anything by James Brown Every James Brown cut makes a party get crazy. He's the god of all music. I always... more info

Guardian Music — Hypnotic oud, Polish jazz, the Godfather of Soul – and lots of the local amphetamine. Vinyl obsessive Chris Menist takes stock of his finds from a crate-digging trip on the Arabian peninsulaIt was the most unlikely place to find a copy of James Br... more info

Soul Sides — RJ Smith’s The One This is written by a good friend of mine in L.A. who researched it for years. The reviews have been superlative and I’m very much looking forward to finally reading this myself after having heard about the ongoing process ... more info

ContactMusic — Legendary singersongwriter Carole King will be honoured as an Icon at the upcoming Broadcast Music International Bmi Pop Awards The star will follow in the footsteps of past winners Paul Simon James Brown and Brian Wilson when she collects the Bmi Ic... more info

ContactMusic — Kate Moss has equipped her new house with a bedroom for her hairdresser The 38-year-old supermodel has reportedly devoted one of the seven bedrooms at her 8million mansion in north London to stylist James Brown A source told the Daily Star ne... more info

411 Mania — From Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City" and The Doors' "L.A. Woman" to "London Calling" by The Clash, James Brown's "Down and Out In New York City" and more, 411's C.A. Bell counts down the top 10 songs about cities! more info

MVSW — Poor Righteous Teachers ~ “Rock Dis Funky Joint” Samples War ~ “Slippin’ Into Darkness“ James Brown ~ “Funky Drummer“ more info

Guardian Music — A teacher, a piano, some schoolchildren – and a powerful statement of black consciousness. Who wouldn't have wanted Nancy Dupree at their school?The first thing to marvel at is that this record was ever commercially released: it is no more than a m... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bruce Springsteen draws on other artists work for his new "Wrecking Ball," including James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, and the recordings of Alan Lomax. Randall Roberts highlights the original work that the Boss harnesses. more info

Guardian Music — Boston Arms, LondonThere were no Hollywood stars in attendance for the second of Alabama Shakes' three sold-out shows in London: Russell Crowe didn't reprise his opening-night visit. But 65 minutes of taut and imploring soul-rock suggested they won't... more info