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During this period, Brown's music empire also expanded along with his influence on the music scene.

As Brown's music empire grew, his desire for financial and artistic independence grew as well.

Brown bought radio stations during the late 1960s, including radio station WRDW in Augusta, Georgia where he shined shoes as a boy.

In November 1967, James Brown purchased radio station WGYW in Knoxville, Tennessee for a reported $ 75, 000, according to the January 20, 1968 Record World magazine.

The call letters were changed to WJBE reflecting his initials.

WJBE began on January 15, 1968 and broadcast a Rhythm & Blues format.

The station slogan was " WJBE 1430 Raw Soul ".

At the time it was mentioned " Brown has also branched out into real estate and music publishing in recent months ".

Brown also branched out to make several recordings with musicians outside his own band.

He recorded Gettin ' Down To It ( 1969 ) and Soul on Top ( 1970 ), two albums consisting mostly of romantic ballads and jazz standards, with the Dee Felice Trio and the Louie Bellson Orchestra respectively.

He recorded a number of tracks with the Dapps, a white Cincinnati bar band, including the hit " I Can't Stand Myself ( When You Touch Me )".

He also released three albums of Christmas music with his own band.