The Kay Gees

The Kay Gees were a funk and soul band that emerged in the 1970s and were closely associated with Kool & the Gang. Known for their infectious grooves, horn-driven sound, and high-energy rhythms, the group was formed by younger protégés and relatives of members of Kool & the Gang, which helped them carve out a groove-heavy style of their own. Their music often blended deep funk with early disco elements, making tracks like “Kilowatt” and “Keep On Bumpin’ & Masterplan” staples for funk fans and sample-hungry hip-hop producers alike.

Though the Kay Gees didn’t reach the same commercial heights as their mentors, their influence has been long-lasting, especially within the hip-hop community, where their tracks have been sampled by notable artists over the years. Their legacy is rooted in their ability to bring tight instrumentation, party-starting rhythms, and a youthful flair to the funk scene of the '70s.

Genres

Pop

Electronic

Hip Hop

R&b

Soul

Jazz

Funk

Disco

Deep Funk

Related Artists

Kool & The Gang

Ohio Players

Cameo

Earth, Wind & Fire

Average White Band

Tower Of Power

Con Funk Shun

Mandrill

Commodores

Brass Construction

CHIC

Sly & The Family Stone

Latest Release

Burn Me Up (Expanded Version)

The Kay Gees

Album - 8 Tracks - Released April 9, 1979