Top artists
Most active in funk
Beyoncé
#1 · 14 stories
Glenn Hughes
#2 · 9 stories
Prince
#3 · 6 stories
Harry Styles
#4 · 5 stories
Phish
#5 · 5 stories
Kool & the Gang
#6 · 4 stories
Daft Punk
#7 · 3 stories
Beastie Boys
#8 · 2 stories
Blood Orange
#9 · 2 stories
Earth, Wind & Fire
#10 · 2 stories
Erykah Badu
#11 · 2 stories
James Brown
#12 · 2 stories
News
Happy Birthday David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise, Zwan, Gang Of Four)
Meshell Ndegeocello Released “Peace Beyond Passion” 30 Years Ago
3 articles Jun 25
Vanessa Paradis prête à retravailler avec Lenny Kravitz, qui « en a très envie »
Remembering When Marvin Gaye’s Biographer Nudged Him Toward His Comeback Hit in 1982
Prince Was Worried That “Purple Rain” Sounded Too Much Like This Journey Hit From 1983
6 articles Jun 23
Happy Birthday David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise, Zwan, Gang Of Four)
Meshell Ndegeocello Released “Peace Beyond Passion” 30 Years Ago
Remembering When Marvin Gaye’s Biographer Nudged Him Toward His Comeback Hit in 1982
3 articles Jun 25
Vanessa Paradis prête à retravailler avec Lenny Kravitz, qui « en a très envie »
Prince Was Worried That “Purple Rain” Sounded Too Much Like This Journey Hit From 1983
6 articles Jun 23
Overview
Recent developments in the funk genre include Jay Worthy's collaboration with George Clinton and Snoop Dogg on 'Knee Deep,' and Erykah Badu's inclusion in Blue Note London's inaugural lineup alongside Robert Glasper. Meanwhile, legacy acts like Earth, Wind & Fire and James Brown continue to influence contemporary music through enduring tracks.
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