Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk was a funk and soul band out of New Orleans that made a big splash in the 1970s and early '80s. Formed in 1974, the group blended deep grooves, tight horn arrangements, and plenty of energy—earning comparisons to contemporaries like Kool & the Gang and Earth, Wind & Fire. Their debut album, Action Speaks Louder Than Words, featured the title track which became a funk classic and has been frequently sampled in hip-hop, including by artists like Eric B. & Rakim.

The band served as the studio and touring band for legendary New Orleans producer Allen Toussaint for several years, which helped hone their dynamic sound. Over their career, Chocolate Milk released several albums that showcased their growing embrace of disco, funk, and R&B styles, including hits like “Girl Callin’” and “Blue Jeans.” Though they disbanded in the early 1980s, their music lives on through compilation albums and the extensive influence they've had on hip-hop and funk lovers alike.

Genres

Funk

Post-disco

Pop

Hip Hop

R&b

Rock

Soul

Jazz

Blues

Reggae

Disco

Related Artists

Kool & The Gang

Cameo

The Meters

Earth, Wind & Fire

Tower Of Power

Lakeside

Con Funk Shun

Slave

Heatwave

Ohio Players

Brass Construction

Stevie Wonder

Latest Release

Chocolate Milk (Expanded Edition)

Chocolate Milk

Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 28, 2014