James Brown was a highly acclaimed American singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. In the history of music, he is known as the "Godfather of Soul"—a genre that went on to give rise to modern hip-hop, disco, and R&B music. Born on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina (USA), James Brown spent his childhood in extreme poverty and hardship. His parents separated when he was young, after which he was raised by his aunt.
