Remembering the King of Punk Funk

"My journey has taken me through hell and back, It’s all in my music – the parties, the pain, the oversized ego, the insane obsessions. When I look back, I see how the discipline of my music was one of the things that saved my undisciplined life.” -Rick James

Today we remember the legacy of the King of Punk Funk, Rick James. His impact on funk and R&B is ever present in today’s music and is a true pioneer of the punk funk genre.

Celebrate RJ all day with this playlist: https://found.ee/BestofRJ

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