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, ...

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

Instead of emphasizing chord changes and melody, funk accentuated heavily syncopated beats and rhythmic and repetitive bass lines.

The Roots drummer says the death of D’Angelo has inspired him to revisit the famed musical collective. 20 hours ago These iconic lines from the end of Warren G’s 1994 classic “Regulate” serve as a ...

Music loop specialist, Big Fish Audio, released two new collections of music loops for Mac using musicians. Drumsound & Bassline Smith — Drum & Bass Studio was designed to give you the flexibility to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious ...

Kamasi Washington creates his own version of a boxer’s entrance song on “Street Fighter Mas,” a new track inspired by the saxophonist’s childhood experiences at the arcade. The song will appear on ...