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R&B Bridgez: Rick James

In the hierarchy of funk, no artist has been more exciting, more inspired and “badder” than the Super Freak himself, Slick Rick a.k.a. Rick James. His bass heavy songs and outrageous persona set the standard for hardcore funk, which he dubbed “punk funk.” For funksters ever since, James hits like “You And I,” “Super Freak” and “Give It To Me…