Funk

Funk is a high-energy, groove-oriented genre characterized by infectious rhythms, prominent basslines, and soulful vocals. Emerging in the 1960s, funk evolved from soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, with pioneers incorporating elements of Afrobeat, Latin music, and psychedelic rock. Reaching its peak in the 1970s, funk dominated the music landscape with its unique blend of percussive horns, syncopated drum patterns, and virtuosic instrumentalists. Funk's cultural significance lies in its empowerment of marginalized communities, providing a sonic expression of resistance and celebration. As a genre, funk intersects with disco, rock, and hip-hop, with its influence evident in the work of later artists. Notable for its emphasis on collective improvisation and call-and-response patterns, funk's distinctive sound is marked by its ability to merge complexity with danceability, making it an enduring force in popular music.

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Runnin
Single - Released November 6, 2024

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4TheWorld
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Andrew Renfroe
BEASTIE
Barbara Boeing
Ben Williams
Big Marsh
Bigfett
Bikôkô
Bootsy Collins
Brandon Sanders
CJ.
Cherub
Chillin''
Crystal Murray
DALÃMA
DJ Borest
DJ MARCONE 014
Dante Thomas
Diva
Dj Yuri Pedrada
Emitê Único
Faux Real
FreesTyle Sounds
Funkywhat
G.A
GREGO
Greezy
Hannah V
JaRon Marshall
James Patterson
Jamie 3:26
Jaron Lamar Davis
Jason Keiser
Jay Manwell
Jazzie Martian
Jazzy A
JeRonelle
Jesse Jonez
Jewel Kid
Joe Webb
Joseph Lawrence
Jovin Webb
Joy Denalane
K Diamond
Kempa
King Pari
Lefty Gunplay
LeoZera
Lotus
MC Bruno MS
MC DG
MC LUUKY
MC Nego Micha
Maya Blu
Mc Mascara
Mc Tevez
Mc. Tg
Mccoy
Melina Malone
Mhylo
Michael League
Michael Mayo
Micky Miller
Mo Dubb
Mochakk
Monique Nikkole
Mr. Monkey
Murillo e LT no Beat
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Omega Mighty
Original Quality
Otis Kemp
Paul Ngozi
Prime Funk
Prince Henry
Raiges Cano
Revival
Rhyan Douglas
Rich Furniss
Rueben
Sam Ezeh
Sam Silver
Samora Pinderhughes
Shareef Keyes
Soho Disco
Soul Dojo
Soul de Vienne
SoulMara
Souxsoul
TUCAN
The Flipside
The Jazz Mavericks
The Prince Keith
The Young Punx
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Triz
Tropa do Bruxo
VORTEX
WZ Beat
Earth, Wind & Fire
Murillo e LT no Beat
Bill Withers
MC LUUKY
Prince
L.V.
O REI DA BATIDINHA
Steve Edwards
DALÃMA
Kool & The Gang
GREGO
Bootsy Collins
Commodores
Triz
Al Green
Roger
Prime Funk
Wanz
Félix
Chaka Khan
G.A
Tropa do Bruxo
Lossa
The Emotions
DJ Kayo Original
Arc De Soleil
KZA Produções
MC Jvila
MC Cothiê
The Isley Brothers
MC Nego Micha
Paperboy Fabe
MC JF
6ee
DJ Borest
DJ PEPI
Dj Yuri Pedrada
Kaká e Pedrinho
MC Bruno MS
Sammy Baby
Bootie Brown
Cupidon
Lolo OG
Tropa da W&S
CHIC
Ribb
Rick James
Didi
Mochakk
Durand Jones
Stevie J
James Brown
War
LeoZera
MC KRAKEN
Sly & The Family Stone
Teddy Pendergrass
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
The Commanders
BJ Lips
Curtis Mayfield
Bobby Womack
Patrice Rushen
Dem Jointz
George Clinton
Greg Kurstin
The O'Jays
VORTEX
DARGZ
The Spinners
RD12
DJ JL3 DA ZN
Dj Kevin Oficial
Aaron Neville
Original Quality
Dj Olliver
Cherub
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Donny Hathaway
Robinson
Funk Tribu
The Neptunes
Kempa
Oceanside
Hunter Keys
WZ Beat
Gasparzinho
Mousik
Coco Palmer
Emitê Único
The Gap Band
James Fauntleroy
Cheryl Lynn
Rufus
Blasfem
Anita Baker
Charles Bradley
Sister Sledge
Rockwell
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