"I'm Real" is a hip hop-R&B song recorded by James Brown. It was co-written and produced by Full Force and appeared on Brown's 1988 album of the same name. The song's horn section is reminiscent of both "Soul Power" and "Think (About It)"[1] Released as a single the same year, it charted #2 R&B.[2] Described in Rolling Stone as "[Brown's] I'm-the-original rapper song",[3] its lyrics assert his primacy and relevance as a performer over and against the many musicians who sample his work.
| "I'm Real" | ||||
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| Single by James Brown | ||||
| from the album I'm Real | ||||
| B-side | "Tribute" | |||
| Released | April 1988 | |||
| Genre | Funk, hip hop, new jack swing | |||
| Length | 4:30 | |||
| Label | Scotti Bros. 07783 | |||
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| Producer | Full Force | |||
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| Audio video | ||||
| "I'm Real" on YouTube | ||||
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy Airplay (Music & Media)[4] | 19 |
References
edit- ↑ "Full Force – Credits". allmusic. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ↑ White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In Star Time (pp. 54–59) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.
- ↑ "James Brown: I Feel Good!". Rolling Stone. 27 June 1991.
- ↑ "Playlist Report: RAI - Italy" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 5, no. 26. 25 June 1988. p. 6.
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