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Album: "13th Alibi" by 13th Alibi
Release date: 2008
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 26, 2008
Tags: blues, folk, funk, good, pop, rock
Album: "70's Funk Classic" by James Brown
Release date: 2004
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 12, 2007
Tags: funk

Artist: A1 Banda

Genre: Latin
Somos una Banda Cubana de Funk Latin Pop creada en Lima Perú (donde actualmente radicamos) en los primeros días del mes de Agosto año 2006, llevados por la necesidad de expresar todo nuestro sentir a través de la música y de dar a conocer por medio de nuestras letras toda una filosofía de vida la cual defendemos. Inspirados por todos los fans... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on October 26, 2007
Album: "Against All Odds" by bwilson
Release date: 2007
Tagged by 1 person, last on September 18, 2007

Artist: B-CRIBB

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
B-CRIBB / ROGER BENEDICT JR, originally started his musical career in 1986 with a teen pop and hip hop vocal group known as Heart of Class a local cleveland act that performed on stage at local festivals, concerts, and along with touring performers and as opening acts for new edition, the boogie boys, run dmc, jazzy jeff & the fresh prince, and... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 11, 2007

Artist: B.T. Express

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
This funk-disco group was formed by Jeff Lane in Brooklyn during the '70s. They started in 1972 as the King Davis House Rockers, and later were called the Brooklyn Trucking Express. The roster consisted of saxophonist/vocalist Bill Risbrook, percussionist Dennis Rowe, guitarist Rick Thompson, saxophonist/flutist Carlos Ward, keyboardist Michael... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 4, 2007
Tags: funk, r&b, soul

Artist: Bernie Worrell

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Raised in Plainfield, NJ, Bernie Worrell was a classically trained pianist at three years old. Throughout his childhood he played with symphonies and orchestras, and even wrote his own concerto at the age of eight. Slowly, he listened to the radio and discovered sounds other than classical, and when he went to college, he played with a number of... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 29, 2007
Album: "Beverly Kills 50187" by Insane Clown Posse
Release date: 1993
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 20, 2007

Artist: Big smooth

Genre: Jazz
I've been playing bass for 3 decades+. I've been in many bands,disco,r&b,jazz,blues,fusion and funk. Toured and recorded with many side musicians, opened for many top acts including,Zapp, Pieces of a Dream,Midnight Star,Bob James,Earl Klugh. I stared writing in the 80's for a fusion band called Quaver.My music sounds like George Duke if he... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 18, 2007
Tags: funk, fusion, hip-hop, jazz, r&b, rap

Artist: Black Heat

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
A short-lived '70s funk band that recorded briefly for Atlantic. Keyboardist Johnell Gray, guitarist Bradley Owens, bassist Chip Jones, and percussionist Raymond Green issued one LP for Atlantic with a roster of guest stars that included David "Fathead" Newman. They had one single, "No Time to Burn," that cracked the R&B Top 50. ~ Ron Wynn, All... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 13, 2007
Tags: funk, r & b, soul

Artist: Bootsy Collins

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Bootsy (born William Collins, October 26, 1951, Cincinnati) is a funk/R&B bassist/singer/bandleader. He formed his first group, the Pacesetters, in 1968, featuring Phelps "Catfish" Collins (his brother; guitar), Frankie "Kash" Waddy (drums), and Philippe Wynne. From 1969 to 1971, the group functioned as James Brown's backup band and was dubbed... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 29, 2007

Story: Born on the Bayou: Smokey Johnson

Jan 17, 2008 Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, stalwart New Orleans drummer tells MP3.com he's glad to be back home.
Tagged by 1 person, last on January 17, 2008
Album: "Carnival of Carnage" by Insane Clown Posse
Release date: 1992
Tagged by 1 person, last on January 5, 2008

Artist: Cesar Mesa

Genre: Rock/Pop
César Mesa, the new voice from Spain, is releasing his debut CD, please take a listen! You´ll fall in love with his voice! From Zaragoza, Spain (a city of great talents that with their voices have made us fall in love, cry and laugh), César has a very amazing voice and impressive talent that reflects in these beautiful songs where he gives all... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 16, 2007

Artist: Chris Marsol

Genre: Rock/Pop
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 23, 2007
Tags: bay area, funk, pop, rock

Artist: Chuck Hurley

Genre: Rock/Pop
Annapolis' Chuck Hurley is poised and ready to knock the funk out of you. Or, rather, he's gonna put it back in if you ain't already got it. And if you have the spirit of funk already within you, well, Hurley's about to wake it up. This funk rocker boasts a sound that would blow James Brown away. Energy and soul ripple all through Hurley's... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 5, 2007

Artist: CLIPPER*D

Genre: Rock/Pop
Like turning off the lights and waiting for something to happen [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 15, 2007

Artist: Con Funk Shun

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Con Funk Shun was formed by high-school classmates Michael Cooper and Louis "Tony" McCall, along with Karl Fuller, Paul "Maceo" Harrell, Dennis Johnson, Cedric Martin, and Danny "Sweet Man" Thomas. All of them had been playing together since their high-school days in Vallejo, CA. Felton Pilate, also from Vallejo, joined the group after his band,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 3, 2007
Tags: funk

Artist: Conversation Suicide

Genre: Alternative/Indie
Conversation Suicide is One of Tucson Arizona's most amazing and eclectic underground collectives. They have been headed up by PHLEGM on BASS/Lead VOCALS for over 4 years along with a hoary host of talented & creative musicians. Associating with this collective includes the benefit of being the house band at one of the BEST Tucson UNDERGROUND... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 30, 2007

Artist: Cyber Porn

Genre: Electronic-Dance
Cyber Porn With a versatile and nearly infinite range of musical composition produced using a variety of digital methods, CyberPornRecords provides raw, intense tracks from a vast number of influences like Drum n'Bass, Trip Hop,Samba, Salsa, Go Go, and Pop. We Love: Trouble Funk, Mongo Santamaria, Chuck Brown, Los Papines, DJ Quick, North... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 10, 2007

Artist: Daddy Jones Kingdom

Genre: Rock/Pop
Funk Rock three piece from the Pittsburgh area [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 13, 2007
Tags: funk, jam, pop, rock

Artist: Dawn Silva

Genre: Rock/Pop
A funk diva of epic proportions, Sacramento, CA-born Dawn Silva's musical voyage began far from her association with George Clinton's P-Funk empire, singing songs in the vein of early '70s Top 40 as a part of Windsong, a high school group led by Silva and her sister. Her stylistic change would come not long after she finished high school,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 7, 2007
Album: "Destroyer" by The Scabs
Release date: 2000
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 30, 2007
Tags: club, funk, rock
Album: "Digital GO GO" by WESLOCHAN RECORDINGS
Release date: 2007
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 27, 2007

Artist: DJ-SLT-UK©

Genre: Electronic-Dance
Songwriter/Dj/Producer Simon Chappell© aka DJ-SLT-UK© is no stranger to the Dance Music scene or the industry.Has performed in various countries with his own music which is gathering a large audience/fan base world-wide.With his style & signature's in his music of various genres steaming up the www.mp3.com.au/DJ-SLT-UK Progressive House Charts... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 16, 2007
Album: "Donuts" by Jay Dee
Release date: 2006
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 2, 2008
Tags: funk, hip-hop

Artist: Dukes of Ted

Genre: Rock/Pop
The Dukes of Ted met at Humbolt State University. Now living in Boulder CO. Playing music as much as possible [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 14, 2007
Tags: dance, funk, jazz, rock

Artist: Eddie Harris

Genre: Jazz
Long underrated in the pantheon of jazz greats, Eddie Harris was an eclectic and imaginative saxophonist whose career was marked by a hearty appetite for experimentation. For quite some time, he was far more popular with audiences than with critics, many of whom denigrated him for his more commercially successful ventures. Harris' tastes ranged... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 1, 2007
Album: "Everything" by Paul Wallace Esch
Release date: 0
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 15, 2007

Artist: Faith No More

Genre: Rock/Pop
With their fusion of heavy metal, funk, hip-hop, and progressive rock, Faith No More has earned a substantial cult following. By the time they recorded their first album in 1985, the band had already had a string of lead vocalists, including Courtney Love; their debut, We Care a Lot, featured Chuck Mosley's abrasive vocals but was driven by Jim... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 7, 2007

Artist: Flight 27

Genre: Hip-Hop
Flight 27 is an influential bay area figure in Hip Hop underground, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz, funk and soul alive in an era when commercial and unconscious rap threaten to obliterate everything in its path. His literate and intelligent style as well as his street savy has been able to win a... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 1, 2007
Album: "Full Moon" by Mystic Merlin
Release date: 2004
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 9, 2008
Tags: funk
Album: "Funk" by Etta James
Release date: 1970
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 2, 2008
Album: "Funk Brasil - Bem Funk"
Release date: 2006
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 31, 2007
Tags: funk

Artist: Garrett Todd

Genre: Electronic-Dance
Garrett Todd's music is a unique blend of cosmic beats, high-tech digital sound effects, deep under-currents, smooth drop-rhythms, and that "thing" that just makes you want to move your ass. Inspired by artists such as The Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method, Acosta, Beastie Boys, 311, Modest Mouse & Pink Floyd. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 30, 2007

Artist: Graham Central Station

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
An exuberant mid-'70s funk group, Graham Central Station made some fine singles for Warner Bros. Former Sly & The Family Stone bassist Larry Graham renamed Hot Chocolate (not the British group) Graham Central Station after he moved from producing the group to playing with it. The group included Graham, guitarist David Vega, keyboardists Robert... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 29, 2007

Artist: Here Come the Mummies

Genre: Rock/Pop
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 16, 2007
Tags: funk, r&b

Artist: Incubus

Genre: Rock/Pop
Incubus rose to become one of the most popular alt-metal bands of the new millennium, setting themselves apart from a crowded field with a somewhat less-negative outlook and tireless touring. Formed in 1991 in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Calabasas, CA, group members Brandon Boyd (vocals, percussion), Mike Einziger (guitar), Alex Katunich... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 28, 2007

Artist: INTERGALACTIC VOO

Genre: Electronic-Dance
INTERGALACTIC VOO rise in October 2005 from an idea by dj&producer Mark Hollywood and guitarist Frank Rocca. Mark and Frank, joined by the same passion, decide to realize a music project with the definite and hard purpose to blend the sounds of the real musical instruments with the machines’ sounds, they start working and they shut themselves... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on December 27, 2007
Album: "In the Face of Funk" by Cameo
Release date: 1994
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 20, 2007
Tags: funk

Artist: James Trotter Jr.

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 7, 2007

Artist: Jamiroquai

Genre: Rock/Pop
Although some choose to pass off Jamiroquai as a Stevie Wonder-clone, the band has amassed a steady stream of hits in its native U.K. and has experienced chart success in just about every other area of the world with an irresistible blend of house rhythms and '70s-era soul/funk. The band has gone though several lineup changes during their... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 6, 2007
Tags: funk, funky, pop

Artist: John Anno

Genre: Rock/Pop
"An injection of guitar-driven funk into Rock n Roll" Hailing from Springfield, Missouri, John Anno bring's you a fusion of various musical styles which includes blues, funk, jazz, rock, and even hip-hop. A creative musical exploration based around a rhythmic structure with a commitment to song craft. It's a feeling and a connection, one you... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 7, 2007
Tags: funk, hip-hop, remix, rock

Artist: K.D. (Timeless Records)

Genre: Hip-Hop
THE MUSIC SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. SINCE YOU GAVE THE PAGE A LOOK, GIVE THE MUSIC A LISTEN AND IF YOU LIKE IT, A DOWNLOAD. LEAVE A REVIEW AND GIVE YOUR RATING. ALL OF THAT IS VALUABLE TO AN ARTIST. STAY UP. KD MARCH 31 TIMELESS THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM KD OUT THIS MARCH FREE DOWNLOADS: of single songs by KD on www.betarecords.com/timelessrecords or... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 28, 2007

Artist: KAPAKAHI

Genre: Rock/Pop
Take catchy pop hooks and hip-hop sensibilities, add a twist of reggae and some Latin beats, blend it together with some funk . . . it sounds like a recipe for confusion. In Hawaiian, there's a phrase for this: Kapakahi, or twisted, bent, and confused. What better word is there to describe a band that takes all the above influences and fuses... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 13, 2007
Album: "Killer (PM Dawn Remixes)" by George Michael
Release date: 1993
Tagged by 1 person, last on November 17, 2007
Tags: funk, pop

Artist: kitterlegnosky

Genre: Electronic-Dance
kitterlegnosky. lo-fi prog funky. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 25, 2007

Artist: Kool & the Gang

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and influential funk units during the '70s, and one of the most popular R&B groups of the '80s after their breakout hit "Celebration" in 1979. Just as funky as James Brown or Parliament (and sampled almost as frequently), Kool & the Gang relied on their... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 13, 2007

Artist: Laced Confection

Genre: Rock/Pop
Band Objective: To do justice to rock music and deliver a fresh unique sound, in both live and recorded situations, while staying true to ourselves as musicians and fans ourselves of real rock music...ROCKSTEADY... LACED CONFECTION is comprised of four young, like-minded musicians who will thump the music world...with cutting-edge, progressive,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 3, 2007

Artist: Leighton Masters

Genre: Game Soundtracks
Artist/Producer creating a varied range of musical styles from Hip Hop to Film Score to Jazz all the way through to Electronic. MP3.com is the online page for all projects, including the latest album release 'Various Works - Volume One' collection which can be listened to right here. More details, news and updates, digital download links along... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on November 17, 2007
Album: "Lessons" by The Big Hurt
Release date: 2005
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 15, 2008

Artist: Lupin Zero

Genre: Electronic-Dance
www.a-i-r-w-o-l-f.com [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 27, 2007

Artist: Midnight Spaghetti & The Chocolate G-Strings

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Retro funk mob Midnight Spaghetti & The Chocolate G-Strings has been satisfying discriminating dancers with monster grooves since January 2003. Their blend of classic funk, jazz rock, conscious frenetic rap, a killer horn section, and a contagious enthusiasm for life left people wondering what planet they came from, but more importantly, how... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 25, 2007
Tags: funk

Story: MP3.com Live at Sasquatch: Day One

May 29, 2007 In a stunningly beautiful place for a concert, festival-goers are treated to sets from the Beastie Boys, Bjork, Arcade Fire, Manu Chao, Ozomatli, Ghostland Observatory, The Hold Steady, and more.
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 29, 2007

Artist: Ms Mia Muze

Genre: Hip-Hop
“Mia Muze could soon go global” Demo Ep Review - Overplay UK Artist profile: Ms. Mia Muze Alternative musician Ms Mia Muze has a rapidly growing web presence of approximately 15000 listeners worldwide. The half South American, half Japanese instrumental and vocal musician grew up in Metropolitan Sydney, having spent time abroad in Colorado,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 11, 2007

Artist: Musilosophy

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Italian blues singer songwriter, jazz pianist. Great passion for jazz improvisation, dance and funk. Soul singer and pop composer.Piano pop songs and jazz funk tracks with groove improvisations by electric piano Fender Rhodes and acoustic grand piano. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 23, 2007

Story: Nicole Willis keeps Reachin' Up

Feb 11, 2008 American soul veteran talks about her eclectic career, the soul music revival, and finding the funk in unexpected places.
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 12, 2008

Artist: No More KIngs

Genre: Rock/Pop
For the past two years, No More Kings have been touring all over America, sweating and dancing in all sorts of venues. With an incredible debut album under their belts, as well as a pop culture mini-explosion caused by their first video, "Sweep the Leg", the band is scooping up new fans daily. Their biggest show highlights include playing the... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 23, 2007
Tags: funk, karate kid, pop, rock

Artist: Norman Brown

Genre: Jazz
Guitarist Norman Brown splashed into the soul-jazz scene in 1992 as a recording artist for MoJazz and quickly went on to win substantial acclaim, beginning with his award-winning second album, After the Storm. Both Gavin and Soul Train named it Jazz Album of the Year, and After the Storm remained on the charts for over two years. Suddenly... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 27, 2007

Artist: ophaus

Genre: Electronic-Dance
This project has been ongoing since 2001. On this page are selections from each recording. Each album has its own unique theme, but, in general, the concept is to stretch the limits of pop and dance music, to make weird music listenable (or listenable music weird... depends on the situation.) My influences are widely varied: Aphex Twin, ABBA,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 24, 2007

Artist: Orgone

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Orgone first appeared on Ubiquity with their cover of "Funky Nassau" on Rewind Volume 4 and are now signed to deliver their first full-length album. Their excellent vinyl releases on the UK-based Nuff Rope label have been faves with DJs worldwide, including NYC's Danny Krivit who liked "Funky Nassau" so much he offered up one of his legendary... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 20, 2007
Tags: disco, funk, soul
Album: "Papa Legba" by Maitre Ka Fu
Release date: 0
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 1, 2007
Album: "Party 'Til You're Broke" by Rufus
Release date: 1981
Tagged by 2 people, last on April 16, 2007
Tags: funk

Artist: Paul Wallace Esch

Genre: World/Reggae
Teacher and Ethnomusicologist Paul Wallace Esch gives us a unique mix of Flamenco, Blues, and other genres that take the listener through a diverse musical tour. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 15, 2007

Artist: Pharaoh8

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
I was born in 1969 and spent the early years of my life moving from Madison, Wisconsin to Blacksburg, Virginia and finally to Buffalo, New York where I currently live with my wife and daughter. During my younger years my mother would take my sister and I to visit her family, which was still largely located in Hyattsville, Maryland. It was there,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 15, 2007
Album: "Power: Best Of Marcus Miller" by Marcus Miller
Release date: 2006
Tagged by 1 person, last on September 8, 2007
Tags: funk, jazz
Album: "Priced to Sell" by Funk, Inc.
Release date: 1974
Tagged by 1 person, last on January 9, 2008
Tags: funk, urban
Album: "PROJECT OLD SCHOOL" by PROJECT OLD SCHOOL
Release date: 2007
Tagged by 1 person, last on November 15, 2007
Tags: funk, hip hop, jazz, r&b, rock

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Genre: Rock/Pop
Few rock groups of the '80s broke down as many musical barriers and were as original as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Creating an intoxicating new musical style by combining funk and punk rock together (with an explosive stage show, to boot), the Chili Peppers spawned a slew of imitators in their wake, but still managed to be the leaders of the... [+] Read More
Tagged by 2 people, last on April 21, 2007
Album: "Reign Of The Fallen" by Power Of Coming Age
Release date: 2008
Tagged by 1 person, last on October 27, 2007
Album: "Remix & Collaborations" by Leighton Masters
Release date: 2008
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 9, 2008

Artist: RHIGO

Genre: Latin
Musician, Singer, Composer, Editor and Producer Pioneer in the diffusion and commercialization of online music in Venezuela. 2002 His first studio album titled, “Evolution” (Evolución) launches at the end of 2002. It includes 10 tracks that have been in the top 10 biggest hits in the music world: www.mp3.com 2003 Since the end of 2003, Rhigo... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 23, 2007

Artist: Rob Lamp

Genre: Rock/Pop
Drummer, songwriter and I play some keys. Studied drums with John Tagenhorst in Columbus, Ohio where I played for PRISM. Formed NETWORK in Columbia, MD. Moved to Orlando to record solo albums, "Every Step" and "Through this Fog." Now in Virginia Beach looking for my next gig. Hope these tunes give your mind, body & spirit a BIG BOOST! Register... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 23, 2007
Album: "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." by Incubus
Release date: 1997
Tagged by 1 person, last on September 19, 2007

Artist: Samuele

Genre: Jazz
Dal 2002 al 2004 sono stato sotto la guida del M° Gianni Della Libera, con il quale ho studiato musica classica. Dal 2004 al 2005 ho studiato armonia e improvvisazione con il M°Arno Barzan. Dal 2006 studio armonia e improvvisazione jazz con il M°Bruno Cesselli. Attualmente sono impegnato in due progetti: Tabià Trio, con il quale rivisitiamo... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on August 10, 2007
Tags: funk, jazz

Artist: SHAGG

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Shagg's award-winning songs combine catchy pop/rock with a 1970s funk and soul aesthetic -- think Al Green fronting the Dave Matthews Band. Shagg is Aaron (vocals) and Michael (guitar), plus a rotating cast of talented musicians. We started humbly with apartment jams and coffeehouse performances. As the band added members and acquired new fans,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 20, 2007
Tags: brooklyn, funk, jazz, nyc, rock, soul

Artist: Skeleton Lake

Genre: Electronic-Dance
Skeleton Lake is an interesting blend of Trance, House, Funk, Rock, Pop, and Blues. It is the solo project of Samir Terrab who lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where he attends East High School. To make his outrageously potent sounds, Samir utilizes the power of computer first to create catchy beats and nearly unreproducible sounds. He then edits in... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 15, 2007

Story: Sly & Family Stone classics get reissue

Jan 8, 2007 Re-releases include extended liner notes and bonus tracks, including several unreleased recordings.
Tagged by 1 person, last on September 21, 2007

Artist: Sly & the Family Stone

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Sly & the Family Stone harnessed all of the disparate musical and social trends of the late '60s, creating a wild, brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B, psychedelia, and funk that broke boundaries down without a second thought. Led by Sly Stone, the Family Stone was comprised of men and women, and blacks and whites, making the band the first... [+] Read More
Tagged by 2 people, last on July 29, 2007

Artist: Soul of Man

Genre: Electronic-Dance
Soul of Man are Justin Rushmore and Jem Panufnik, together responsible for setting up the world famous Finger Lickin’ Records. As producers they have created a barrage of funk driven records, and as performers are an international DJ success story. Having set up Finger Lickin’ Records in the late nineties it wasn’t long until they had a string... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 26, 2007

Artist: Spooks (ak)

Genre: Rock/Pop
Doing this for the music of it. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on December 11, 2007

Artist: Stanley Clarke

Genre: Jazz
A brilliant player on both acoustic and electric basses, Stanley Clarke has spent much of his career outside of jazz, although he has the ability to play jazz with the very best. He played accordion as a youth, switching to violin and cello before settling on bass. He worked with R&B and rock bands in high school, but after moving to New York,... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 25, 2007
Album: "Ta Dah!" by Scissor Sisters
Release date: 2006
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 11, 2007
Album: "The Best of "G"" by Doctor G & FunkFusion (Electric Guitar Wizard)
Release date: 2008
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 5, 2008
Tags: funk, pop, rock

Artist: The Big Hurt

Genre: Rock/Pop
The original core of The Big Hurt began On Kent Island, MD in 1998. Early on, Billy Martin, Will Sutton, Tim Johnson and Frank Kanady began to fuse elements of Rock with Reggae, Funk, Acid Jazz and Punk with Drum-n-Bass, Go Go and Hip Hop Beats. A couple of chance responses to “musician wanted†ads brought veterans Jamie Kelley and Matt... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on December 12, 2007

Artist: The Brides of Funkenstein

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
During his heyday as a bandleader and organizer, George Clinton had several elements of his Parliament/Funkadelic empire signed with record labels. The Brides of Funkenstein were a female group who accompanied his other bands on tours. They recorded for Atlantic from 1978 to 1980. While Chaka Khan's sister Taka Boom was once a member, the... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 29, 2007

Artist: The Chemical Brothers

Genre: Electronic-Dance
The act with the first arena-sized sound in the electronica movement, the Chemical Brothers united such varying influences as Public Enemy, Cabaret Voltaire, and My Bloody Valentine to create a dance-rock-rap fusion which rivalled the best old-school DJs on their own terms -- keeping a crowd of people on the floor by working through any number... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on September 4, 2007

Artist: The Cloud9 Mission

Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Born on Christmas Eve 1983, Lewis Partridge began his musical career at the very early age of 3 when his parents bought his first Drum Kit. Inspired by his father, John Partridge, he began to play Drums at every opportunity and soon employed the teaching services of Big Band Drum Teacher, Freddie Wells. Freddie taught him essential reading and... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 25, 2007

Story: The People's Amp

Nov 27, 2007 Long revered overseas and in DJ circles, veteran Detroit singer and producer looks to break through with his latest, Afro Strut.
Tagged by 1 person, last on November 27, 2007
Album: "The Riddle Box" by Insane Clown Posse
Release date: 1995
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 28, 2007
Album: "The Ringmaster" by Insane Clown Posse
Release date: 1994
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 26, 2007

Artist: The Williams Brothers Band

Genre: Blues
THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS were molded in the streets of Oakland, California during the seventies listening to their parents vast blues & country vinyl collection, the funk that flowed out of boomboxes (pre hip-hop), and the psychedelic folk rock that blossomed in the East Bay Area during that time. Inevitably the brothers followed their families... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 4, 2007
Tags: blues, boogie, colorado,