Funk releases, week 41

This week in funk, celebrations of legacy and innovation converge. New releases include The Comet Is Coming's reissue of their debut album, Victoria Monét's long-awaited 'Frequency of Love,' and Meshell Ndegeocello's cover collection 'Synonym.' Artists like Tinashe, Thundercat, and Anita Baker bring fresh sounds, while archival material from Prince and Miles Davis offers deeper dives into the genre's roots.

1. 01

   The Comet Is Coming

   The Comet Is Coming announce 10th anniversary reissue of debut album Channel The Spirits

   Oct 7 · 4 outlets

2. 02

   Calibro 35, James Ellroy

   Calibro 35 s'inspire de James Ellroy

   Oct 9 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Meshell Ndegeocello

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces new collection of covers

   Oct 8 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   Tinashe, Beyoncé

   Tinashe announces 'Popstar' album debut and showcases new single

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Victoria Monét

   Victoria Monét announces album 'Frequency of Love'

   Oct 5 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Prince

   Prince Estate Releases Raw “Calabama” After Critics Question Added Horns

   Oct 11 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Button Masher, Thundercat

   Thundercat Announces 'Sonic'-Themed Song with Button Masher

   Oct 7 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Victoria Monét

   Victoria Monét announces 'Frequency of Love' and North American tour

   Oct 5 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Earth, Wind & Fire

   On This Day in 1980: Earth Wind & Fire released “Faces,” and the critics are still wrong today

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Prince

    Previously unreleased Prince live album coming in November

    Oct 10 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Anita Baker

    Anita Baker is the magic on Rapture

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber

    Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber Go Head-to-Head for Fan-Voted Soul Train Award

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Daft Punk

    Daft Punk comic book anthology announced for 2027

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Beenie Man, Snoop Dogg

    Beenie Man and Snoop Dogg’s ‘For You’ Climbs to No. 33 on Billboard Rhythmic Airplay

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Meshell Ndegeocello

    Meshell Ndegeocello dévoile Synonym

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    SG Lewis, Loods

    If You Want Me, bon cocktail signé SG Lewis et Loods

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Bill Withers

    Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. return with loving cover of a Bill Withers classic in new collection

    Oct 9 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Stevie Wonder

    La playlist franceinfo : Stevie Wonder pour les 50 ans de "Songs in the key of life"

    Oct 8 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    BALTHVS

    BALTHVS on “Manifest”: motherhood, touring and making a record across distance

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Farinelli, Michael Jackson, Anthony Roth Costanzo

    Anthony Roth Costanzo, de Farinelli à Michael Jackson

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    L’Éclair

    L’Eclair Hits The Gas With New ‘Echo’ EP

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    The Isley Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire, El DeBarge

    Lost Gem: The time that The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire and El DeBarge quietly teamed on a classic

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

23. 23

    Miles Davis

    Miles Davis “Copenhagen Live 1969” en vinyle !

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

24. 24

    Beyoncé

    Le tube qui a lancé Beyoncé en solo entre au club du milliard de vues

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

25. 25

    Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand

    Remember When Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer Recorded a Duet Together in 1979?

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

26. 26

    Tony Allen

    This Tony Allen Live Performance Is Extraordinary

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

27. 27

    Erykah Badu, The Alchemist

    La playlist franceinfo : le duo Erykah Badu - The Alchemist

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

28. 28

    Drake, Bruno Mars, KAROL G

    Drake on Bruno Mars Enlisting Karol G for "Dance With Me" Video: 'This Guy Works Fast'

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

29. 29

    Tiakola, Daft Punk, David Guetta, Jul

    Le rappeur français Tiakola fait le meilleur démarrage mondial sur Spotify avec 13,2 millions d'écoutes en 3 jours et rejoint ses compatriotes Daft Punk, David Guetta et Jul

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

30. 30

    Little Richard

    Little Richard, The Specialty Hits And More!

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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