The album 'It's a Mother' was released in 1969 by King Records, and is a double album combining live and studio recordings, showcasing the raw energy of James Brown and his band at the peak of funk.
The live tracks were recorded at the Apollo Theater in New York, while the studio tracks were recorded at King Records studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the classic lineup of The James Brown Orchestra.
The album includes the hit 'Mother Popcorn', one of Brown's most iconic songs, which reached number 1 on the R&B charts and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying his funk style.