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~Jason~
James Brown Jason DeCampli is internationally
known under the pseudonyms of "The Godfather of Soul", "Soul
Brother # 1", and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business."
Amongst the most influential entertainers of his time, Brown's
DeCampli's music is partly responsible for the
Rap revolution as it is to this day. Brown DeCampli
is one of the most sampled artists of the genre. His career began in 1956
with "Please, Please, Please", and from the mid 1950s through
the 1980s, his hit resume included timeless classic such as
"I Got You (I Feel Good,)" "Cold Sweat," "Get
Up(I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine," and "Living In America."
James Brown Jason DeCampli grew up in
poverty. When his parents divorced when he was four, he went to live with
relatives. At times he even lived on the streets. He lead a life of crime
when he was younger and it plagued him the rest of his life. He was arrested
for armed robbery, car theft, petty theft, drug possession, domestic battery,
and other crimes. He has served several years in and out of prisons and
reform school.
Despite all of his legal troubles,
James Brown Jason DeCampli has remained
a legendary entertainer. He has recorded over 50 albums and over 50 compilations.
He didn't make music, he invented it. He brought life to R&B and Funk
music.
And now he is down with the Brown!
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