Genre

funk

266 artists · All genres

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Top artists

Most active in funk

Beyoncé
#1 · 15 stories
Glenn Hughes
#2 · 9 stories
Prince
#3 · 8 stories
Earth, Wind & Fire
#4 · 7 stories
Meshell Ndegeocello
#5 · 6 stories
Harry Styles
#6 · 5 stories
Daft Punk
#7 · 4 stories
Kool & the Gang
#8 · 4 stories
Phish
#9 · 4 stories
Bruno Mars
#10 · 2 stories
Erykah Badu
#11 · 2 stories
James Brown
#12 · 2 stories
News
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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