Album: Throwin' Down by Rick James (1982)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Artist Background: Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, best known for being the major popularizer of funk music in the late 1970s and early 1980s thanks to million-selling hits such as "You and I" (1978), "Give It to Me Baby" (1981) and "Super Freak" (1981), the latter song crossing him over to pop audiences and selling over three million copies, later contributing to the success of rapper MC Hammer's "... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, Happy, 1980s, Album

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Throwin' Down

Rick James

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