Alan Lomax found & recorded Jelly Roll Morton in Washington D.C. in 1938, convincing him to play his old brothel songs from Storyville, New Orleans, which were so raunchy that some were not released by the Library of Congress until 67 years later in 2005.

This Bluescentric Brand authentic James Brown t-shirt is available in premium lightweight 4.2oz vintage style sizes up to 4XL. Solid colors are 100% combed, ringspun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton. All other Heather colors are 52% cotton, 48% poly. Sizes run true. These t shirts are lighter and slightly more fitted compared to the Classic Gildan tees. 

Official James Brown, every sale directly benefits the estate of Mr. Dynamite

I'm paying the cost to be the boss..." James Brown first uttered on his 1973 album Black Caesar, a soundtrack for the movie of the same name. This design uses elements of that album release, and says "Paying the cost to be the boss" across the top. 

Weight 0.5 lbs
Select A Color:

VINTAGE DEEP TEAL, VINTAGE HEATHER BROWN, VINTAGE BLACK, VINTAGE HEATHER ROYAL BLUE, VINTAGE OLIVE

Select A Size:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″