Released in September 1970, Sex Machine is one of James Brown’s most influential albums, capturing the explosive energy of his live performances and defining the sound of 1970s funk. It features iconic tracks such as “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine,” “Give It Up or Turnit a Loose,” and “Mother Popcorn.” Blending tight grooves, dynamic rhythms, and Brown’s commanding vocals, the album showcases the precision and power of his band, The J.B.’s, and solidified his title as the “Godfather of Soul.”