The Next Step
James Brown · 2002
38 min · 10 tracks · blues · funk · soul
Funky grooves interlace with smooth vocals, showcasing James Brown's enduring charisma and rhythmic mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance grooves
- smooth vocals for relaxed listening
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- uplifting vibes for social gatherings
- consistent flow from start to
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy chaos
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- social consciousness· nostalgic innovation· funky resilience
- Career context
- By the time 'The Next Step' was released in 2002, James Brown was a seasoned veteran of the music industry, having shaped genres like funk and soul for decades. This album came after a period of relative silence following his last studio release in 1993, marking a return to recording that reflected both nostalgia and a desire to innovate within his established sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Musicology by Prince — Shares funky grooves and social consciousness with a blend of nostalgia and modern innovation.Conversation Peace by Stevie Wonder — Combines smooth vocals with themes of resilience and social awareness, echoing Brown's soulful legacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Automatic (remix) 3:50
- 2 Send Her Back to Me (remix) 3:21
- 3 Motivation 3:41
- 4 Sunshine 4:04
- 5 Nothing but a Jam 4:05
- 6 Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes) 3:22
- 7 It’s Time 4:21
- 8 Why Did This Happen to Me 5:06
- 9 Good and Natural 3:51
- 10 Killing Is Out, School Is In 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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