“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Clinton is a mastermind of funk, an architect of psychedelic grooves, and an innovator whose ...

Sampling has quietly reshaped music over the past five decades. A snare hit here, a vocal yelp there, maybe a drum loop that ...

This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

Before 1976, Wild Cherry was trying to make a career out of hard rock music at a time when disco was about the only thing happening. The Ohio-formed band got their start performing rock covers. Their ...

TikTok Saved By American Joint Venture, Avoids Ban in the U.S. The popular video-sharing platform would have been unavailable in the United States; President Trump praises deal. 1 day ago These iconic ...

"Come in Funky" is the title track of Mueller's funk album featuring Ron Carter on bass, Woody Mankowski on saxes, Tobin Mueller on keys. Come in Funky (feat. Ron Carter & Woody Mankowski) #1; ...

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...

One of these rare recordings is a soulful, grooving Mick Jagger-Keith Richards composition called “I Love Ladies.” Coinciding with the release of the Black and Blue reissues, a visualizer video for “I ...

A new ancient amphibian just dropped, and this one is named for an exceptionally bizarre 1970s funk song. Named Funcusvermis gilmorei — or “funky worm” — by paleontologists at Virginia Tech, this ...

Basim Blunt was a 14-year-old paper boy in Jersey City, New Jersey, when he first heard “Skin Tight” by the Ohio Players. He bought the album the next day and was an instant fan of the band. After ...