That high-pitched synth lead that goes "peep." If you have ever listened to 90s West Coast hip-hop even once, I think that ...

A simple yet profound question: What does funk mean in 2017? Historically, it’s existed as a vessel of expression for working-class communities, particularly across the black African diaspora. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Singer LUDMILLA performs onstage during Weekend 2 - Day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on ...

“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.

Exhibition puts music previously shunned by elites as ‘stuff of outlaws’ in long tradition of black culture and resistance Hebert Amorim was eight when he got his first taste of funk carioca (Rio funk ...

To celebrate artist and producer Warren G’s birthday this weekend, the world must know how much he influenced Hip Hop today. As one of the pioneers of the G Funk sound, Warren G has been instrumental ...

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 ...

While some people are content to spend Sunday nights at home, a group of San Francisco DJs have made Sunday the night to hit the dance floor. The tight but amorphous crew behind Sweater Funk digs deep ...

The electro-funk style known as Minneapolis Sound took over pop music in the 80s & 90s. The electro-funk style known as the Minneapolis Sound took over pop music in the 1980s and 90s. LA is in ...