i'm proud. that is no ambiguity. this is a black power anthem. >> i want you to know i'm a man. a black man. a soul brother. >> james brown was the dominant black musical figure. the best showman and a smart businessman and took over shows and radio stations. >> this is tony scott from the james brown station. >> the hardest working man in show business and then soul brother number one. >> he is black and proud. >> he is the number one soul brother in the united states. >> there is no question that james brown was a huge influence. you hear it in the music. sly stone was different, there were women and the band was integrated. that was a big deal ♪ i am every day people >> a product of the black church