Top artists
Most active in funk
Beyoncé
#1 · 16 stories
Glenn Hughes
#2 · 9 stories
Earth, Wind & Fire
#3 · 8 stories
Prince
#4 · 7 stories
Meshell Ndegeocello
#5 · 6 stories
Daft Punk
#6 · 5 stories
Phish
#7 · 4 stories
Bruno Mars
#8 · 3 stories
Erykah Badu
#9 · 3 stories
Janelle Monáe
#10 · 3 stories
Miles Davis
#11 · 3 stories
Harry Styles
#12 · 2 stories
News
3 articles Jun 25
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
3 articles Jun 25
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
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
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.
Seen in 281 outlets, tracked since November 2013
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