Nappy Brown, born Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp, was an American rhythm and blues singer whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 2000s. His music was characterized by a rich, powerful voice that had a distinct growl, which was influential in shaping the sound of the soul genre. Brown is most renowned for his hit songs such as "Don't Be Angry", "The Right Time", and "Pitter Patter", which had significant impact on the development of contemporary rhythm and blues. His work had a strong influence on many artists, including Ray Charles and The Rolling Stones.