The Soul Searchers

The Soul Searchers, led by the legendary Chuck Brown (aka the "Godfather of Go-Go"), were a Washington, D.C.-based funk band that became pioneers of the go-go sound in the 1970s. Mixing gritty funk grooves with hypnotic percussion breaks and call-and-response crowd interaction, they turned live shows into marathon dance parties. Tracks like "We Need Money (Bout Money)" and "Blow Your Whistle" became local anthems, blending soulful horns with Brown’s charismatic vocals. Their raw, percussive style laid the groundwork for D.C.’s go-go scene and influenced hip-hop, with their beats later sampled by artists like N.W.A. and LL Cool J. Though they never achieved mainstream fame, their gritty funk legacy and community-focused jams like "Salt of the Earth" keep them revered as hometown heroes and rhythm innovators.

Genres

Go-go

Breakbeat

Latest Release

We Need Some Money (Bout Money)

Chuck Brown•

The Soul Searchers

Single - Released May 20, 2014