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Originally released in 1971, this 12-inch LP finds Brown right in the pocket, leaning hard into funk and refining the sound that would influence generations of artists to come. The grooves are tight and relentless, driven by sharp horn stabs, locked-in rhythms, and that unmistakable James Brown energy that’s all about feel and movement.

Best known for the explosive title track, Hot Pants is packed with raw, dancefloor-ready funk that shows Brown in full command of his band and his vision. This is the sound of early ’70s funk at its most stripped-down and powerful, bridging soul, rhythm, and pure groove. A classic LP and an essential pickup for anyone into funk, soul, breakbeats, or digging into the roots of modern music.