In the Jungle Groove is a compilation album by American funk musician James Brown, released in August 1986 by Polydor Records. Originally issued to capitalize on the popularity of Brown's music in hip hop circles at the time, it includes the first album release of the much-sampled single "Funky Drummer" (1969), along with a selection of previously unreleased tracks, alternate takes, and remixes. The original recordings were produced by Brown, while the reissue was produced by Cliff White and Tim Rogers. A similar follow-up compilation, Motherlode, was released in 1988. The album's title is taken from a song Brown recorded Read more on Last.fm.
