Brown, James
In The Jungle Groove
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2024 2LP reissue. James Brown’s In the Jungle Groove (1986) is a funk powerhouse that captures the Godfather of Soul at his most rhythmically potent. Centered around the iconic “Funky Drummer” break—one of the most sampled beats in hip-hop history—the compilation also features deep cuts like “I Got to Move” and remixed versions of “Give It Up or Turnit a Loose” and “Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing.” Originally released to capitalize on Brown's growing influence in hip-hop circles, the album has since been recognized as a seminal work in funk music. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it number 330 on their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.