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Street Songs & Stillings Street 💥 “Give me that stuff, that funk, that sweet, That funky stuff.” @rickjames Stillings Street is an IPA brewed by @trilliumbrewing with an ABV of 7.2% 🍻 This record is pressed on black vinyl. Label - Gordy Records 💥 #rickjames #streetsongs #gordyrecords #trilliumbrewing #beerandrecords #beerandvinyl #vinylandbeer #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinyloftheday #vinyladdict #vinyljunkie #recordcollection #funk

5/5/2024, 3:21:04 PM

#thetriviagalaxy is back tonight with a road map of songs taking us on a pub crawl just before the start of the summer movie season! Submit your answers: https://forms.gle/M6fvbymETDFrtuR68 #trivia #trivianight #quiz #summermovieseason #TVpubs #streetsongs

5/1/2024, 7:30:08 PM

I can’t take myself seriously, singing Rick James’ songs on edibles. 🎤🎶🎵🍫🤪 #rickjames #rickjamesbitch #rickjamesstreetsongs #streetsongs #superfreak #giveittomebaby #fireanddesire #saturdayvibes #saturdayshenanigans #singing #edible #edibles #lmao #lol

4/28/2024, 12:12:41 AM

Superfreaaaaaakkkkkkkaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy yeah! Amazing reissue of this landmark funk album by Rick James. I never get tired of hearing an addictive groove #redvinyl #rickjames #reissue #streetsongs #1981 #80smusic #eightiesmusic #lp #vinyl #vinylcollection #nowspinning #onmyturntable #vinyljunkie #regaplanar3 #recordplayer #recordcollection #music #turntable #vinyloftheday #cratedigging #vinylcommunity #vinylcollectionpost #musiclover #vinylrecords #vinyligclub

4/27/2024, 1:06:20 PM

Today's song is Super Freak by Rick James from the Street Songs #songoftheday #streetsongs #rickjames

4/26/2024, 6:41:17 AM

43 years ago on (April 7, 1981 to be exact) … Rick James dropped his highly acclaimed album “Street Songs” on April 7, 1981 through Gordy Records which is now merged with Motown Records. The album would peak at No. 3 on the #BillBoard200, his highest-charting album during his career & spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums Charts & by 1983, the album had sold nearly 4 million copies world-wide. The album achieved both critical & commercial success, reaching the top of the R&B charts & Top 40 while yielding several hit singles, including the iconic “Super Freak.” Known for its fusion of funk, rock, & new wave elements, the album showcased his unique & energetic style. “Street Songs” is regarded as one of the defining albums of the 1980s, solidifying Rick James’ status as a prominent figure in the funk genre. Proud to own this solid red vinyl I got from @thesoundofvinylus a few years back. Looks clean & eye catching as a whole. This album is super nostalgia to me taking me back to my childhood years. As an 80’s baby it’s tracks like these that make me feel good & uplifted when they come on. Take time to spin this essential album on this beautiful day today. Keep Spinnin’ #RickJames #StreetSongs #PunkFunk #TheFunk #FunkMusic #Soul #RandB #ImRickJamesBitch #GordyRecords #Motown #TheSoundOfVinyl #Classic #GhettoLife #GiveItToMeBaby #SuperFreak #FireAndDesire #VinylCollector #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #Record #Funko #FunkoPOP #OTD1981 @rickjames you gave us a GREAT one. R.I.P. R.I.H. 🕊 👼🏽

4/13/2024, 9:58:54 PM

Funky Friday night vibes... 🔥🖤 This classic album celebrated 43 years this week(originally released on April 7, 1981). Partially reposting my thoughts on this album from its 40th anniversary: When I tell y'all my mom loves this album, she LOVES this album. 😩 I know it backwards and forward because of her, lol. I'm 100% certain the CD is in her vehicle right now. 😅 Rightfully so. This album really is everything...from start to finish. My personal standouts are... Ghetto Life: My favorite song on the album. 🖤 That intro! 🔥 Give It To Me Baby: A classic in every way, and what a way to open an album! Make Love To Me: ❤️❤️❤️ It's mostly the instrumentation and the Temptations' Melvin Franklin's backgrounds for me. Mr. Policeman: This song is a GREAT example of Rick being so much more than his persona. This song features Stevie Wonder on harmonica and Teena Marie on backgrounds, and is about police brutality: 🎵 It's a shame, it's a disgrace, why every time you show your face, somebody dies... 🎵 #Lyrics Fire And Desire: His legendary duet with Teena Marie, and quite possibly my mom's favorite song. Call Me Up: The bass though. Below The Funk/Pass The J: An autobiography of sorts. The Punk Funk horns showed OUT on this song too. 🙌🏽😩 . #RickJames #StreetSongs #TeenaMarie #StevieWonder #MotownRecords #Gordy #1981 #FunkMusic #FunkClassics #80sRNB #80sbaby #ClassicRNB #ClassicSoul #PunkFunk #Horns #Bass #Strings #Percussion #Vocals #BackgroundVocals #BGVS #MusicAndMeInc #OldSchoolRNB #Share #Repost #ExplorePage

4/13/2024, 3:03:06 AM

Tonight! Return to Burn • Art Exhibition and Installation curated by @outlaw_arts 5pm - 9pm @bronxlandia 910 Hunts Point Boulevard Bronx, NY music by @stretcharmstrong Super Freak 30”x40” gallery wrapped canvas, handpainted with acrylic and 1 Shot lettering enamel #peterpaid #peterpaidnyc #rickjames #superfreak #charliemurphy #blackness #streetsongs #funk #r&b #oldschool #dancemusic #handlettering #handpainted #signpainting #signpainter #brush #brushlettering #outlawarts #returntoburn

4/12/2024, 3:46:33 PM

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4/8/2024, 12:47:01 PM

Hace 43 años Rick James lanzaba su álbum "Street Songs" (07.04.1981). Es el quinto álbum de estudio del músico estadounidense Rick James , lanzado en abril de 1981 por Gordy Records . Contenía dos de los mayores éxitos de James: los sencillos " Give It to Me Baby " y " Super Freak ". " Give It to Me Baby ", el sencillo principal del álbum, se convirtió en el segundo sencillo número uno de James en la lista de R&B , pasando cinco semanas en el primer puesto. El siguiente sencillo, " Super Freak ", fue un éxito aún mayor, alcanzando el puesto 16 en el Billboard Top 100 . En 2001 se lanzó una edición de lujo que contiene 17 mezclas adicionales y versiones en vivo de las pistas del álbum. Aunque la canción "Fire and Desire" (un dúo que interpretó con la cantante Teena Marie ) no se lanzó originalmente como sencillo, la canción en sí recibió mucha difusión en las estaciones de radio de R&B y desde entonces se ha convertido en un éxito clásico. James y Marie se reunirían para interpretar la canción en los premios BET de 2004, 5 semanas antes de la muerte de James. El álbum se convirtió en un éxito inmediato tras su lanzamiento, alcanzando finalmente el número tres en la lista pop de EE. UU. (el álbum de James con las listas más altas durante su carrera) y pasó veinte semanas en el número uno en la lista de R&B de EE. UU . El álbum fue certificado platino en los EE. UU. en julio de 1981. En 1983, el álbum había vendido casi 4 millones de copias en todo el mundo. En los Grammy de 1982 , James fue nominado a Mejor Interpretación Vocal Masculina de Rhythm and Blues por el álbum, siendo el primer artista masculino afroamericano en ser nominado en la categoría Mejor Interpretación Vocal Masculina de Rock por la canción " Super Freak ". #rickjames #streetsongs @rickjames

4/8/2024, 7:59:19 AM

Se cumplen 43 años de Street Songs! El 7 de abril de 1981 se publicaba Street Songs quinto álbum de estudio del cantante y músico Rick James Se destacan canciones como Give It To Me Baby y Super Freak #rickjames #streetsongs #music #album

4/8/2024, 3:57:18 AM

Happy Anniversary to @rickjames' Platinum-selling fifth studio album "Street Songs" released 43 years ago today on Gordy Records, it contained two of Rick's biggest hits "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak", the album became an immediate success upon its release eventually reaching number three on the Pop chart--Rick's highest-charting one during his career--and spending twenty weeks at number-one on the R&B chart, it was certified platinum in the U.S. in July 1981, following musicians and vocalists who appeared on this record are @janetdubois_, @lhjman, Teena Marie a.k.a. @vanillachild, @thetemptations, @mjgmaxicheri, @geraldalbright, few members of the Stone City Band, @officialnarada and the one and only @steviewonderoficial !!!! #rickjames #streetsongs #happyanniversary🎉 #43rdanniversary

4/7/2024, 11:16:19 PM

43 years ago today, Rick James released his 5th album Street Songs under @MotownRecords #RickJames #StreetSongs #MotownRecords #RIPRickJames

4/7/2024, 8:50:06 PM

Rick James dropped his 5th album Street Songs on Motown Records on this day 43 years ago!! The album was certified Triple-Platinum!! Happy 43rd anniversary to Street Songs!! #rickjames #riprickjames #streetsongs #motownrecords #giveittomebaby #superfreak #ghettolife #fireanddesire #80srnb #80sthrowback #80snostalgia

4/7/2024, 8:27:10 PM

4.7 - Happy 43rd Bday to Rick James’ 1981 LP (Gordy), “Street Songs”! Rick James became a star in 1978 & 1979 with his first two albums, “Come Get It!” And “Bustin’ Out Of L Seven”. He was 30 years old when his first solo album hit and he released albums at a pace in the late 70’s that suggested he wanted to strike while the iron was hot. As a veteran of the music business, perhaps James knew how fickle fame and success could be and he didn’t want to waste any time. His next two albums, “Fire It Up” and “Garden Of Love”, may have suffered from that frenetic pace. They both did worse than his first two albums and the material was definitely not as strong. As a Rick James fan, I still have songs that I bump from those two albums, but, “Garden Of Love” only reached #83 on the pop charts and “Fire It Up” hit #34 after his first two albums cracked the top 20. I don’t think I am being dramatic to say that “Street Songs” was an important album in Rick James’ career. If this album had bombed, he may have faded away. Well, Rick James did just the opposite. “Street Songs” became James’ best selling album (triple platinum) and his best charting album ( #1 R&B/ #3 pop). The lead single was the uptempo funk jam “Give It To Me Baby”. That song topped the R&B charts and cracked the top 40 pop charts. The album’s second single, “Super Freak”, was James’ biggest crossover hit as it climbed all the way to #16 on the pop charts. “Ghetto Life” and his iconic duet with Teena Marie, “Fire And Desire”, were the other singles from this album and both are amazing records. At 33 years old, Rick James was back at the top of the game. He is a true legend as he helped shape late 70’s/early 80’s funk in the post P-Funk era. He also kept Motown/Gordy relevant at a time when the label was transitioning from its 60’s and 70’s stars to a new generation of artists. Today, Rick James may be best known to some for a Dave Chapelle skit, but, he is a true musical legend. RIP James Ambrose Johnson Jr. aka Rick James 🙏🙏🙏 #rickjames #streetsongs #superfreak #motown #gordy . . #lpbdays #lp #80s #funk #music #vinyl #records #album

4/7/2024, 7:35:10 PM

7 avril 1981 - Street Songs Rick James (5ème album) Billboard Charts: #3 * #1 in R&B * Avec les hits : “Super Freak” and “Give it to Me Baby” #rickjames #streetsongs #superfreak #giveittomebaby #rnb

4/7/2024, 6:43:09 PM

Street Songs came out this day in 1981.. You know I have to say it..its law.. RICK JAMESSSS...BITCH! #rickjamesbitch #rickjames #streetsongs #superfreak #vinylversary

4/7/2024, 6:12:23 PM

Lançado por Rick James no dia 7 de abril de 1981, "Street Songs" é uma obra-prima que mistura funk, R&B, soul, sintetizadores e rock de maneira inovadora. A habilidade de James em incorporar diferentes estilos musicais resultou em um som que era ao mesmo tempo acessível e profundamente enraizado na tradição do funk. Um clássico absoluto dos anos 80! #rickjames #streetsongs #superfreak #giveittome #synthfunk

4/7/2024, 2:03:56 PM

Street Songs is the 5th studio album by American singer-songwriter and producer Rick James, released #otd in 1981. #rickjames #jamesjohnson #streetsongs #disco #funk #boogie #notable #musthear #thetemptations

4/7/2024, 1:00:14 PM

Rick James Street Songs ©️Reissue Buen Estado Made In USA Precio : 10.000 CLP #rickjames #streetsongs

4/3/2024, 4:17:01 AM

“i said i just wanna love ya, guess that’s why i’m so elated” 🥵🔥 street songs | rick james | released april 7, 1981 —— #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylcollector #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #vinyladdict # #vinylcollectionpost #records #music #funk #rnb #nowspinning #nowplaying #rickjames #streetsongs #superfreak #giveittomebaby #fireanddesire #buffalo #newyork

4/2/2024, 2:12:05 PM

⭐ STREET SONGS – A BUSKER’S TALE – WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR GOLDEN GOOSE THEATRE – APRIL 2024 ⭐ The world premiere of STREET SONGS – A BUSKER’S TALE is coming to London’s Golden Goose Theatre, it has been announced. STREET SONGS – A BUSKER’S TALE immerses you in the vibrant world of London’s street performers. Join headstrong newbie busker Jamie as he hits the streets of London with his guitar to honour his dad alongside his reluctant mentor Charlie, a seasoned female bucket drummer who is not having any of his crap. Charlie has had it with the endless parade of wannabes scaring off punters. And so is non-plussed when she discovers that her and Jamie make a great duo. Can Jamie find the closure he so desperately seeks? Can Charlie land the biggest payday of her career without strangling Jamie first? Starring Ollie West as Jamie and Evie Joy Wright as Charlie. This gripping drama-comedy blends crowd-pleasing tunes with the bittersweet journey of grief and letting go. Featuring songs from Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond, Simon & Garfunkel, The Lumineers, James Blunt, Green Day and U2. STREET SONGS – A BUSKER’S TALE is written & produced by Brett Snelgrove and directed by Lawrence Carmichael. STREET SONGS – A BUSKER’S TALE will play the Golden Goose Theatre, running from 16th – 27th April 2024, with tickets on sale now. Brilliant! ! ! Thoughts? X x x https://theatrefan.co.uk/street-songs-a-buskers-tale-world-premiere-announced-for-golden-goose-theatre-april-2024/ #theaterfanofficial #theaterfan #londontheatre #theatrelife  #musical #theatrelove #musicaltheatre #theater #theatre #theatrekid #musicals #actor #actress #theatrearts #theatrekids #theatres #theatretime #theatrelover #theatregeeks #theatrenight #theatreland #theatregeek #westend #streetsongs #goldengoosetheatre

3/21/2024, 4:39:10 PM

Our new program 💤💤 #stage #streetsongs #wayanad

3/15/2024, 7:17:39 AM

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3/10/2024, 4:37:50 PM

Rick James / Super Freak #rickjames #リックジェームス #superfreak #streetsongs #funk #ファンク #blackmusic #ブラックミュージック

3/8/2024, 4:06:08 PM

Today I learned that #JanetDubois ( #Willona from #GoodTimes) and #LawrenceHiltonJacobs ( #Cochise from #CooleyHigh) were background singers on #RickJames' #StreetSongs album in 1981! I knew Janet sang the theme song to #theJeffersons but Lawrence was definitely a surprise! #musichistory #pressureondamic

3/8/2024, 3:59:16 AM

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3/6/2024, 4:25:28 PM

The funk was plentiful in 1981 & in almost every home I went (Mom's, Dad's, cousins, friends) was the #greatalbum "Street Songs" by Rick James. I was enthralled by the thigh high red boots, the tight black leather & the white bass he wore on the cover. Before Bobby Brown, Rick James was the O.G. "bad boy of R&B". Even tho he was too old for me to "like" like, he had my attention. I already loved him from "Mary Jane" & "You and I" (my sister Lesa sang "Dreammaker" every chance she'd get so I heard that one A LOT too) but there was something extra special about "Street Songs" that the adults dug it, too, despite his "wild" reputation. I kept hearing how the LP was Rick James' "What's Going On" or "Songs in The Key of Life". As a 12 yr old tho, other than "Ghetto Life" - I didn't get the gravity. I just loved "Give It To Me Baby" & "Super Freak", which even had a video on Casey Kasem's "America's Top 10" & (eventually) MTV. Then Black radio helped turn "Fire & Desire" w/ Teena Marie into THE slow jam Duet Of The Decade, making me love "Street Songs" even more. But mostly, I needle dropped the hits & skipped the rest. Today, I listened to every track & wow, yes, this LP is James' masterpiece. Not only is it musically rich, I hear now on "Ghetto Life" and "Below The Funk (Pass The J)" how James sings about growing up rough in Buffalo, NY & how the poverty & ills there were/are systemic. All told thru his passionate, full-voice vocals, knowing lyrics & and unforgettably stinging guitar riffs. Then there's the reggae-inflected (and sadly, still relevant) "Mr. Policeman", w/stark, effective harmonica licks from Stevie Wonder weaved into James' sophisticated horn arrangements. "Call Me Up" is a brilliant mix of phone sounds, voices, horns, rock guitar, funky bass & percussion, while the lush sax n strings on "Make Love To Me" (some timpani too!) show off how James expanded his & the Stone City Band's sound to new & impressive levels. Even tho James' professional & personal life after the zenith of "Street Songs" was a rollercoaster, this LP remains unassailable & a lasting testament to his "punk funk" greatness. #rickjames #streetsongs #dailydevotional

2/29/2024, 5:53:18 AM

@rickjames kicks off #ListenCloselyIX with his incredible #1981 album, #StreetSongs. Most critics and fans consider it to be Rick's best and a defining moment in the history of funk. But what do we think about it? Give our long-awaited season premiere a listen (link in bio) to find out! Exclusively on @spotify #itsacelebrationbitches #RickJames #1980smusic #superfreak #giveittomebaby

2/28/2024, 2:37:04 PM

43 years ago today, @RickJames released Give It To Me Baby as the lead single off his 5th album Street Songs under @MotownRecords #RickJames #GiveItToMeBaby #StreetSongs #MotownRecords #RIPRickJames

2/20/2024, 8:14:32 PM

STREET SONGS Post #2 of the Record Fit Challenge proposed by @dingo.indgo Today we got Rick James’s 5th studio album “Street Songs” released in 1981. It was his biggest album during his career with songs like “Give It To Me Baby” and “Super Freak”. This is certainly one of my favourite albums by the king of Punk Funk. But do you know the Prince connection? Swipe to the end to see a clip from Mike Judge’s Tale From The Tour Bus episode on Rick James. The rivalry between him and Prince was so strong that in 1980 Rick stole one of Prince’s synthesizers and used it to write many of the songs on the Street Sounds album!😮 Today’s fit is inspired by the album cover. I never really noticed the green on the album but it pairs well with the black and red. If you are interested in the Jordan 1s, they are a custom pair that I will put on sale on my Grailed shop (link in bio). Hat: @aimeleondore Shirt: Vintage (Platinum Club) Denim: @abercrombie Shoes: @jumpman23 @nike Record: @rickjames Street Songs (1981) ➡️ Follow @brand.new.bag • #brandnewbag #streetsongs #rickjames #talesfromthetourbus #aimeleondore @ald.community #ald #aldcommunity #punkfunk #stonecity #menswear #streetstyle #nicekicks #jordan1chicago #funk #wdywt #outfitgrid

2/18/2024, 4:45:21 PM

#RickJames 👑🎤🎸🎶🎼🎬🎥📺, born February 1st, 1948, was a legendary Black American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Born and raised in  #Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teen years. James deserted to  #Toronto, Canada, to avoid being drafted in 1964 he formed the rock band the Mynah Birds, who eventually sh0 igned a recording deal with  #MotownRecords James' career was halted after being sent to prison desertion charges. After being released, James moved to California, where he started a variety of rock and funk groups in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He found success after signing with Motown's  #GordyRecords, releasing the album Come Get It! in 1978, which produced the hits "You & I" and #MaryJane. In 1981, James released his most successful album,  #StreetSongs, which included career-defining hits such as #GiveIttoMeBaby and #SuperFreak, the latter song becoming his biggest crossover single, mixing elements of funk, disco, rock and new wave. James was also known for his soulful ballads such as "Fire & Desire" and #EbonyEyes. In addition, James also had a successful career as a songwriter and producer for other artists, including  #TeenaMarie, the Mary Jane Girls, the Temptations, Eddie Murphy and  #SmokeyRobinson. James' mainstream success had peaked with the release of his album  #Glow in 1985 and his appearance on the popular TV show, The A-Team. After a hiatus & addiction issues, James's career returned to mainstream pop culture after he appeared in an episode of iconic #ChappellesShow. The segment involved the late  #CharlieMurphy & his #TrueHollywoodStories. This resulted in not only the legendary skit but renewed interest in his music, and that year, he returned to perform on the road. James was nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning one as a co-writer & arranger. for MC Hammer's song "U Can't Touch This" sampling, Rick's #SuperFreak for the 1990 hit. James was Inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. We #Salute his transformative #BlackBrilliance as well as his transcendent #BlackExcellence and will forever... #Respectthatmansgreatness 🙌🏾 #blackdatabase ✊🏾

2/3/2024, 2:45:46 PM

Street Songs é o quinto álbum de estúdio de Rick James e é mais um dos preferidos da casa. O disco é incrível de ponta a ponta e tem músicas como Give It To Me Baby, Ghetto Life, Mr. Policeman, Below The Funk (Pass The J) e Super Freak. Street Songs foi um ponto de virada na carreira de Rick James e é um dos álbuns mais importantes da gravadora Motown. LP Rick James - Street Songs (1981) País: Brasil Prensagem: 1981 Selo: Motown Disco: VG Capa: VG Encarte: VG+ VENDIDO #rickjames #streetsongs #funk #motown #superfreak #discosdevinil #vinyl

2/2/2024, 5:43:11 PM

Happy Heavenly 😢 76th Birthday 🎉 To One Of My Favorite 🤩 American 🇺🇸 R&B/Soul/Funk/Disco Singers 🎤, Songwriters 🎵, Musicians 🎶, Record Producers & Dancers 🕺 (Of All Time)…. @rickjames Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Navy Reserve to avoid being drafted into the army. In 1964, James deserted to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band the Mynah Birds, who eventually signed a recording deal with Motown Records in 1966. James’s career with the group halted after military authorities discovered his whereabouts and eventually convicted him of desertion related charges. He served several months in jail. After being released, James moved to California, where he started a variety of rock and funk groups in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Rest In Peace 🪦 Rick James (February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) You will be missed 🙏😢😭😔🥰💔 May his legacy live on forever. 💐🕊️ #rip #restinpeace #riprickjames #restinpeacerickjames #rickjames #superfreak #giveittomebaby #comegetit #youandi #maryjane #streetsongs #ebonyeyes #fireanddesire

2/2/2024, 4:00:17 AM

Happy 😃 Heavenly 76th Birthday 🎉 To One Of My Favorite 🤩 American 🇺🇸 R&B/Soul/Funk/Disco Singers 🎤, Songwriters 🎵, Musicians 🎶, Record Producers & Dancers 🕺 (Of All Time)…. @rickjames 🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🙌👏 Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Navy Reserve to avoid being drafted into the army. In 1964, James deserted to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band the Mynah Birds, who eventually signed a recording deal with Motown Records in 1966. James’s career with the group halted after military authorities discovered his whereabouts and eventually convicted him of desertion related charges. He served several months in jail. After being released, James moved to California, where he started a variety of rock and funk groups in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After forming the locally popular Stone City Band in his hometown of Buffalo in 1977, James finally found success as a recording artist after signing with Motown’s Gordy Records, releasing the album Come Get It! in 1978 which produced the hits “You & I” and “Mary Jane”. In 1981, James released his most successful album, Street Songs, which included career-defining hits such as “Give It to Me Baby” and “Super Freak”, the latter song becoming his biggest crossover single, mixing elements of funk, disco, rock and new wave. James was also known for his soulful ballads such as “Fire & Desire” and “Ebony Eyes”. In addition, James also had a successful career as a songwriter and producer for other artists including Teena Marie, the Mary Jane Girls, the Temptations, Eddie Murphy and Smokey Robinson. James died later that year from heart failure at age 56. Rest In Peace 🪦 Rick James (February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) You will be missed 🙏😢😭😔🥰💔 May his legacy live on forever. 💐🕊️ #rip #restinpeace #riprickjames #restinpeacerickjames #rickjames #superfreak #giveittomebaby #comegetit #youandi #maryjane #streetsongs #ebonyeyes #fireanddesire

2/1/2024, 2:13:33 PM

Rick James Super Freak (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) People forget for a brief moment Rick James with was the king of funk. James' controversial and provocative image was always troublesome even before cocaine would completely take over; 'Thriller' and '1999' were released and the beat (and the world) moved on....he never conquered the world like Michael or Prince but for a moment he almost did. Happy Birthday, Rick James. #instavinyl #recordoftheday #vinylcollection #nowplaying #onmyturntable #70svinyl #motownrecords #vinyloftheday #recordcollection #motownvinyl #vinylgram #vinylcommunity #rickjames #rickjamesvinyl #streetsongs #superfreak #stonecityband #fireitup #gardenoflove #fireanddesire

2/1/2024, 1:58:08 PM