P Funk

P funk is a vibrant and eclectic genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its infectious blend of funk, rock, soul, and psychedelia. Defined by its driving rhythms, prominent use of synthesizers and keyboards, and distinctive vocal styles that often featured call-and-response patterns and outrageous showmanship, p funk was a sonic reflection of the era's countercultural and Afrocentric movements. Born out of the musical experimentation of artists such as Sly & The Family Stone and George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic collective, p funk reached its peak popularity in the 1970s and early 1980s, influencing a wide range of genres, from disco and hip-hop to rock and new wave. P funk's emphasis on groove, improvisation, and theatricality set it apart from other funk styles, while its irreverent, humorous, and often surreal approach to lyrics and performance made it a staple of the era's avant-garde and party scenes.

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Deep Funk
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The Cisco Kid (Myles O'Neal Remix)
Single - Released February 12, 2025
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Bootsy Collins
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Rick James
War
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