Funky Breaks

Funky breaks is a high-energy music genre characterized by infectious, dancefloor-friendly rhythms, often incorporating elements of funk, soul, and jazz. Emerging in the 1990s, it built upon the foundations of breakbeat and acid jazz, with artists drawing inspiration from classic funk and soul records. Typically featuring prominent drum breaks, driving basslines, and horn sections, funky breaks often incorporates sampling and live instrumentation. At its peak in the early 2000s, the genre became a staple of club scenes and festivals, reflecting the era's nostalgia for vintage funk and soul. Funky breaks' cultural significance lies in its ability to blend retro flavors with modern production techniques, creating a unique sound that resonates with fans of both classic and contemporary music. Its distinctive blend of old-school funk and modern electronica sets it apart from similar styles like nu-funk and acid jazz, cementing its status as a vibrant and enduring genre.

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Aldo Vanucci
All Good Funk Alliance
BadBoe
Barrio Jazz Gang
Basement Freaks
Boca 45
Dr Rubberfunk
Dynamo Productions
Fdel
Featurecast
Flevans
Jestofunk
Mister T.
Nickodemus
Propellerheads
Skeewiff
Slynk
Smoove & Turrell
Timewarp Inc
Torpedo Boyz
Ursula 1000
Nickodemus
Propellerheads
Dr Rubberfunk
Barrio Jazz Gang
Smoove & Turrell
Skeewiff
Jestofunk
Flevans
Mister T.
Basement Freaks
Aldo Vanucci
Timewarp Inc
Ursula 1000
Slynk
Fdel
Featurecast
All Good Funk Alliance
Torpedo Boyz
Boca 45
BadBoe
Dynamo Productions