Today Marks The 36th Anniversary of James Brown’s 54th Studio Album “I’m Real” Originally Released April 2, 1988.
I'm Real is the 54th studio album by American soul, funk musician James Brown. The album was released in 1988 on Scotti Bros. Records.
The album peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The single “I’m Real “ peaked at #31 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
The song's horn section is reminiscent of both "Soul Power" and "Think (About It)”.
His songs lyrics assert his primacy and relevance as a performer over and against the many musicians who sample his work.
The song “Static” peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
The song contains samples of four songs, "I Know You Got Soul", "Hot Pants (I'm Coming, I'm Coming, I'm Coming)", "Alice, I Want You Just for Me", and "Hot Pants Road".
Static was the last Top 40 hit James Brown's career.
All of the tracks were produced, written and arranged by Full Force, with the exception of "I'm Real" (co-written by Full Force and Brown) and "It's Your Money $" (written and produced solely by Brown).
Track-listing
1. "Tribute (Full Force)"
2. "I'm Real"
3. "Static (Part 1 & 2)"
4. "Time To Get Busy"
5. "You And Me"
6. "Interview"
7. "She Looks All Types A' Good"
8. "Keep Keepin'"
9. "Can't Git Enuf"
10. "It's Your Money $"
11. "Godfather Runnin' the Joint (Full Force)"
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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