[4] In 2001, Wessel van Diepen and Arista Records released "James Brown Is Dead 2001", a new version of the L.A.

[citation needed] Andy Kastanas from The Charlotte Observer wrote, "This is high energy rave at its frantic beat.

"[5] Robert Hilburn from Los Angeles Times commented in his year-end review of 1992, "A good starting point because this record's self-conscious, yet unapologetic celebration of dance-floor minimalism helped give the movement credibility and direction.

"[6] Spin's Charles Aaron describes "James Brown Is Dead" as "the first pure techno single ever to chart on Billboard's Top 100.

"[7] Professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Yoji Anjo has used the song as his entrance music in UWF International.