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DJ BrownSugarV on SMN Radio

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Introducing DJ BrownSugarV on SMN Radio: The Voice of R&B, Hip Hop, and Gospel

We’re thrilled to announce that SMN Radio has a new star in its lineup—DJ BrownSugarV! A true connoisseur of music, DJ BrownSugarV brings a fresh and vibrant energy to the airwaves, delivering the best in R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel and more every weekend. Whether you’re looking to groove to the latest hits or find inspiration in soulful gospel tunes, DJ BrownSugarV has you covered.

Catch “The Brown Show” Every Saturday

Kick off your weekend with “The Brown Show” every Saturday from 2-3 pm on SMN Radio. DJ BrownSugarV will be spinning the hottest tracks in R&B and Hip Hop, blending timeless classics with today’s chart-toppers. Expect nothing but pure vibes, as DJ BrownSugarV curates a playlist that will keep you dancing and feeling good all afternoon.

Don’t Miss the “Uncle Brown Gospel Hour” on Sundays

As the weekend winds down, join us every Sunday from 4-5 pm for the “Uncle Brown Gospel Hour” on SMN Radio Gospel. DJ BrownSugarV, or as we like to call him on Sundays, Uncle Brown, will take you on a spiritual journey through the uplifting world of Gospel music. Whether you’re looking to nourish your soul or simply enjoy some feel-good tunes, the “Uncle Brown Gospel Hour” is the perfect way to end your weekend on a high note.

Tune in to SMN Radio and let DJ BrownSugarV be your guide through the best in R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel and more. Don’t forget to follow us on social media for updates, and be sure to spread the word—DJ BrownSugarV is here to elevate your weekend listening experience!

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NEW JAMES BROWN SONG “WE GOT TO CHANGE” NOW PLAYING ON SMN RADIO VIA REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES

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Three-Track We Got To Change EP Features Storming J.B.’s Lineup Starring Brothers Catfish and Bootsy Collins and “Funky Drummer” Clyde Stubblefield

RELEASED FEBRUARY 16, 2024 (Santa Monica, CA) – “Can you imagine James Brown saying, ‘We got to change’?’ Well, he did,” says William “Bootsy” Collins. “And who’s playing bass?  Little ol’ funky me. Let’s go!”

A never-before-released James Brown song, “We Got To Change,” stream HERE, made its debut February 16, 2024 on Republic/UMe and made its debut on SMN Radio March 14, 2024.

“James Brown always leaned into the social tip,” Bootsy continues. “He always was trying to keep the youngsters informed and the people informed on what’s going on. The new breed was coming in and certain things were going out. He loved to inform people on what was coming and what was going to be because he felt like he was part of it, and he was.”

Recorded at Miami’s Criteria Studios on August 16, 1970, “We Got To Change” was laid down during a pivotal period in the world of James Brown – a few months earlier, longtime members of his famed James Brown Orchestra had walked out.

Brown quickly assembled a new group anchored by guitarist Phelps “Catfish” Collins and bassist William “Bootsy” Collins, two young brothers from Cincinnati. They brought a harder edge and a fresh identity to Brown’s music on such singles as “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) a Sex Machine,” “Super Bad,” and “Soul Power.” Brown called them The J.B.’s.

Their Criteria session featured a reunion with one of Brown’s 1960s sidemen: the great Clyde Stubblefield. “The Funky Drummer,” as he was known, would grace several of Brown’s subsequent hits and become one of the most sampled drummers of the hip-hop era. Also on the track is James Brown’s longtime No. 2, Bobby Byrd, who is heard alongside Brown on the chorus.

 “We Got To Change” is another example of James Brown’s social outreach seen in singles like “Don’t Be a Dropout,” “Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud,” “Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved” and “King Heroin.”

It is also a testament to Brown’s diverse musical language, quoting from Little Jimmy Dickens’ 1949 hit “Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait)” and the African-American anti-war spiritual, “Down by the Riverside.”

“The James Brown Revue invented the Funk,” says Funk author Rickey Vincent, “and the J.B.’s perfected it.” Newly unearthed and hitherto unheard, “We Got to Change” adds a critical page to the history of that perfection’s evolution.

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We Got To Change – Digital EP Track List

  1. “We Got To Change” 3:45
  2. “We Got To Change” (Extended version) 4:35
  3. “We Got To Change” (Pixal Remix) 3:35

Media Contacts:

Brian O’Neal, Reybee: brian@reybee.com

Sujata Murthy, UMe: sujata.murthy@umusic.com