Synth Funk

Synth funk is a genre characterized by its fusion of funk, soul, and electronic music, typically featuring prominent use of synthesizers, drum machines, and catchy basslines. Emerging in the late 1970s and peaking in popularity during the 1980s, synth funk drew from the futuristic sound of early electronic music and the raw energy of funk, incorporating elements of rock, R&B, and disco. This genre was particularly significant in the African American music scene, as it allowed artists to experiment with new sonic possibilities while maintaining the funk tradition's emphasis on rhythm and groove. Synth funk's distinctive sound is marked by its use of pulsing synth riffs, syncopated drum patterns, and often, virtuosic vocal performances. Its influence can be seen in later genres such as acid house, techno, and nu-disco, and it continues to inspire contemporary electronic and funk musicians.

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Tuxedo IV
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024

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BAN DELLO
Benedek
Brandon Coleman
Chemise
DāM-FunK
EXOTIC SKATES
Garrett
Gary Wilson
Juicy
Lorenz Rhode
Los Coast
Max Ox
Midnight Pool Party
Miles from Kinshasa
Mndsgn
Moon B
O3-1
Payfone
Pink Rhythm
Prince
Psychic Mirrors
Rick James
Sasac
Steven Julien
Sven Atterton
The Kount
The Time
Tuxedo
Uku Kuut
XL Middleton
Zackey Force Funk
Zapp
Prince
Rick James
Zapp
DāM-FunK
Lorenz Rhode
Mndsgn
Tuxedo
The Kount
Chemise
The Time
Midnight Pool Party
Payfone
Los Coast
Psychic Mirrors
Zackey Force Funk
O3-1
XL Middleton
Miles from Kinshasa
Brandon Coleman
Juicy
BAN DELLO
Gary Wilson
Sasac
Benedek
Pink Rhythm
EXOTIC SKATES
Uku Kuut
Steven Julien
Garrett
Sven Atterton
Moon B
Max Ox