James Brown, Pt. 4 – Polydor, Politics & Power

🕶️ From soul star to symbol of Black excellence, James Brown didn’t just perform—he led.

Power Moves: A Jet, a Label, and a Mission

By 1968, James Brown had changed the sound. Now, he was changing the system.

He launched People Records, negotiated better royalties, and flew a private Learj…