My Thang

James Brown

About My Thang

"My Thang" is a funk song written and recorded by James Brown. Unlike most of his songs, this song was released not as a two-part single, but instead issued with three different B-sides. It spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart - Brown's second #1 in a row, following "The Payback" - and reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1974. The song also appeared on Brown's 1974 double album Hell."My Thang" was also sampled on various Hip-Hop songs, including "Brand New Funk" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and "Funky Child" by Lords Of The Underground among others. The song was featured in the 1990 psychological horror film Jacob's Ladder. 


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Fellas, yeah
A brand new funk
Tell us about it
Brand new funk

If you wanna get down with a bird
This is the way you do it
Walk up and rap to her
Put your hand on the lower level
Come on now, you know

And this is what you rap to her
I mean, come on like you should
Come on with your, come on

Gimme, gimme your thing
Gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, gimme my thing
Feels so good, let's get it on
Gimme

Make it stone to the bone
Gimme my thing
Gimme, gimme my thing
Baby, got just what I want
Feel so good

Gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, gimme my thing
Baby, just gimme some more

Squeeze me, hold me, roll me
Make me, make me scream
Make me feel, gimme my thing

Gimme, I need you, baby
Need you now
I don't care, what mama don't like
Give it to me anyhow

Gimme, gimme my thing
What you got, what I need
What you need, what I got

Make me feel, body hot
Gimme, gimme my thing
Taking off my shirt
'Bout to work me to death

Gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, ooh, ooh, ooh

Baby, baby
Gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, hey Lord, babe

What you need is what I got
Give it up, baby, body hot
I wanna be satisfied
Oh, you can get it
Keeping it all inside

So gimme, gimme my thing
Gimme, I said gimme my thing
Oh God, gimme my thing

Help me close, help me close
If you don't help me
I'll do it myself

Gimme, gimme your thing
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"My Thang" is a song by James Brown, often referred to as "The Godfather of Soul." James Brown is renowned for his energetic performances, infectious grooves, and prolific musical output in the genres of R&B, soul, and funk.
Album
The track "My Thang" is part of the album "Hell," released in 1974. This double LP was a mix of new songs and previously released tracks which were hits for Brown.
Chart Performance
Despite its groovy tune and being part of an album that flaunted Brown's musical versatility, "My Thang" did not make a significant mark on the Billboard charts. However, it is still remembered as one of his funk classics.
Musical Composition
Like most of James Brown's music, "My Thang" is a mix of heavy funky beats, soulful vocals, and punchy horn lines. Brown's music was famous for driving rhythms and "My Thang" is no different.
Influence and Legacy
James Brown's "My Thang" is often sampled by hip-hop artists. With its rhythmic and groovy beat, this song exemplifies Brown's "heavy funk" sound that went on to influence many subsequent genres of music, particularly hip-hop and house.
Collaboration
The song includes performances by famous members of James Brown's band such as Bootsy Collins on bass and Clyde Stubblefield on drums. Brown's songs were noted for the tight performances of his band, The J.B.'s.
Lyrics
As with many of Brown's songs, the lyrics of 'My Thang' are down-to-earth and relate to everyday experiences. The theme, as implied by the title, is about Brown doing things his way.
Performance Style
"My Thang" showcases Brown's signature delivery style - raw, powerful, and full of emotion which helped him earn the title "Mr. Dynamite."
Release
The song was originally released as a two-part single in 1974, a release format very common for James Brown.
Stylistic Significance
"My Thang" is one of James Brown's funkier pieces, showcasing the stylistic evolution of his music, which began as gritty rhythm and blues and gradually incorporated heavier bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and horn sections, all elements that would define the genre of funk.

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