'Throwin' Down' is the sixth studio album by Rick James (featuring The Stone City Band). Released on May 13, 1982 by the Motown owned Gordy Records. Produced by Rick James himself. It contained the singles - "Dance Wit' Me" and "Hard To Get". The album peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. It won an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album. Rick couldn't attend the awards show so he sent in a video of him making a song up on the spot thanking the AMA for the award. The album featured Teena Mar… read more
'Throwin' Down' is the sixth studio album by Rick James (featuring The Stone City Band). Released on May 13, 1982 by the Motown owned… read more
'Throwin' Down' is the sixth studio album by Rick James (featuring The Stone City Band). Released on May 13, 1982 by the Motown owned Gordy Records. Produced by Rick Jame… read more
Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American funk and soul musician from Buffalo New York, who worked as a singer, keyboardist, bassist, record producer, arranger, and composer during his long career. One of the most popular artists on the Motown label during the late 1970s and early 1980s, James was famous for his wild brand of funk music and his trademark cornrow braids. As time went on, James was given the unofficial title The King of Punk-Funk. After dropping out of high school and joining the US Naval Reserve, he eventually went… read more
Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American funk and soul musician from Buffalo New York, who worked as a singer, keyboardist, bassist, re… read more
Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004) was an American funk and soul musician from Buffalo New York, who worked as a singer, keyboardist, bassist, record producer, arranger, and composer during h… read more