Ultimate Classic Rock

Unearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for Release

A previously unheard album of Frank Zappa material called Funky Nothingness will be released on June 30. Recorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been earmarked for a follow-up to Zappa’s 1969 ...
Yahoo

Bootsy Collins Offers Up the ‘Album of the Year’ on Funky New Single

When recording the song “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer,” Bootsy Collins had a very specific vibe in mind. “I wanted to give the people what they wanted back in the Seventies: a sense of hope, joy, ...
AOL

Revisiting MC Hammer’s 1994 album, ‘The Funky Headhunter’ 30 years later

OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author ...
AllHipHop

Marky Mark’s Funky Bunch Takes New Name, Album

Rapper Marky Mark may not be with the Funky Bunch, but the group is exploring new territory with a new name and the release of its forthcoming album, Stands Alone. The Boston-based group, now known as ...
Rolling Stone

Anitta Teases New ‘Funk Generation’ Album With Single ‘Double Team’

Anitta has been talking about her upcoming funk album for weeks — and it finally has a date. On Thursday night, the Brazilian star announced that she’ll release her album Funk Generation on April 26, ...
Jazz

Come in Funky

Come in Funky (feat. Ron Carter & Woody Mankowski) #1; Frankenfanny (feat. Ron Carter & Woody Mankowski) #2; Deconstruction of a Glance (feat. Woody Mankowski) #3; Interlude 1: Grandfather Clock (feat ...
AllHipHop

Del the Funky Homosapien Gives Away 14th Album

Del the Funky Homosapien is doing his part to make sure his fans stay economically sound, with the free release of his 14th album, Funk Man: The Stimulus Package. The veteran Oakland rapper’s album ...
American Songwriter

‘The Striped Album’ Is Guitarist Cory Wong’s Eighth Album This Year And It’s A Slamming, Funky And Joyous Record

Cory Wong speaks the same way he plays the guitar. Rhythmic and energetic, and with purpose and intent. It’s no wonder he’s become a next generation guitar hero, a go to player for Vulfpeck, and a ...
AV Club

Sinéad O'Connor's final album is a happy, funky blues homage

Sinéad O’Connor spent the last years of her career perched on the precipice of a comeback that never quite arrived. I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss, the album she delivered in August 2014—the last one she ...
The Grio

Revisiting MC Hammer’s 1994 album, ‘The Funky Headhunter’ 30 years later

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The MC Hammer really is one you had to experience in real time. It’s hard ...