Listening back to these Rick James classics, I’m reminded of just how much soul, sweat, and truth he poured into every track. His music was never just about the beat—it was about the feeling.

One of my first memories of funk supernova Rick James is grooving to his lip-synched rendition of "Super Freak" on the 1982 American Music Awards.. The 33-year-old clip now lives on YouTube: How ...

Though a Number One R&B hit, "Give It to Me" simply set the stage for "Super Freak," the ur-Rick James manifesto: Druggy superstar elicits fetish hijinks from DTF girl, plus New Wave keyboards ...

“Ebony Eyes” was released in 1983 and was a single off of Rick James’ Cold Blooded album, featuring the title track, one of Rick’s signature hit songs. James’ career is interesting in ...

James penned a number of songs throughout his storied career, ... Here are 4 songs Rick James wrote for others. 1. ... 4 One-Hit Wonders That Would Probably Chart Again With Modern-Day Covers.

The new edition of Street Songs contains a recording of 1981 show. What was a Rick James show like in those days? A Rick James and the Stone City Band show was like a party on the Fourth of July.