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Funk
Named after a slang word for "stink," funk was indeed the rawest, most primal form of R&B, surpassing even Southern soul in terms of earthiness. It was also the least structured, often stretching out into extended jams, and the most Africanized, built on dynamic, highly syncopated polyrhythms. As such, it originally appealed only to hardcore R&B audiences. The groove was the most important musical element of funk -- all the instruments of the ensemble played off of one another to create it, and worked it over and over. Deep electric bass lines often served as main riffs, with an interlocking web of short, scratchy guitar chords and blaring horns over the top. Unlike nearly every form of R&B that had come before it, funk didn't confine itself to the 45-rpm single format and the classic verse/chorus song structure. Funk bands were just as likely to repeat a catchy chant or hook out of the blue, and to give different song sections equal weight, so as not to disrupt the groove by building to a chorus-type climax. In essence, funk allowed for more freedom and improvisation, and in that respect it was similar to what was happening around the same time in blues-rock, psychedelia, and hard rock (in fact, Jimi Hendrix was a major inspiration for funk guitar soloists). More in Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B: Funk | Hip-Hop | R&B | Rap | Soul | Urban Sort by: Newest | Oldest | Alphabetical 
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Rock Your Body Rock by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340216 
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01:45 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Cool, groovy, energetic and uplifting funky track arranged for electric guitar, brass section, drums, congas, bass, dirty clavinet, hammond organ and vinyl scratches.... | ||
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Monday Morning Madness by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340200 
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02:22 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Sexy and bluesy instrumental with strong percussive grooves, funky bass line, and a quirky but cool ambiance. This mild psychedelic will sway you to the dance floor- Suitable for soundtracks, film... | ||
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Insane by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 332011 
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04:07 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Sexy and bluesy instrumental with strong percussive grooves, funky bass line, and a quirky but cool ambiance. This mild psychedelic will sway you to the dance floor- Suitable for soundtracks, film... | ||
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From The Soul by Jay Parks Music ID: 359315 
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02:10 $12.95 (A) or $29.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Mid-tempo groove featuring cool Rhodes chords, synthesizers, lush pads, and punch drum machines. Stylistic influences include neo-soul, instrumental hip-hop, and electronica. ... | ||
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From The Soul (loop) by Jay Parks Music ID: 359314 
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00:42 $2.95 (A) or $9.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Mid-tempo groove featuring cool Rhodes chords, synthesizers, lush pads, and punch drum machines. Stylistic influences include neo-soul, instrumental hip-hop, and electronica. ... | ||
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Footsteps IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 358497 
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02:11 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Funky, relaxed Funk track with groovy, happy rhodes and floating e-guitar. ... | ||
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Audiometric Wave-Second Life by Adam Wolski Music ID: 358191 
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02:56 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Funky music with guitar on the front also with specific drumlin and nice mood... | ||
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Miss I IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 356226 
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02:25 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Positive song, funk- meets soulelements. Lead and rythm guitars, bass, organ, drums, percussions are the main components for this Song. Catchy and traditional. ... | ||
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FUNKY HOUSE (mix 4) (60 sec loop) by Nick Nicolas Music ID: 354691 
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01:00 $50.00 (A) or $50.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Funky rhythmic body moving electric guitar groove that's upbeat with a driving tight electric bass line. Positive instrumental music, fun optimistic determined joyful cool & optimistic music. Party cl... | ||
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The Guitar IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 354592 
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03:07 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Relaxed, calm Funk Track with rock and funk guitars plus a nice lush bass. ... | ||
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Groove Is In The House IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 354394 
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02:28 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Positive, motivating Funk Track with unusual guitar sounds, playful electric piano and lush bass. ... | ||
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Give Me Five IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 354387 
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00:53 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Passionate, emotional Funk track with funky guitar, striking bass and relaxed, calm piano melody. ... | ||
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Dance IS0 by Image Sounds Music ID: 354320 
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02:24 $19.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Determined, summerly Funk Jingle with exceptional guitar sounds, bass and appealing drumming. ... | ||
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Everyone Likes Salsa by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350805 
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02:02 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Everyone likes salsa! A saucy and sexy piece of Spanish Salsa for you to shake your hips to and dance the cha cha cha all night long!... | ||
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Classic Burglary Music by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350794 
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02:08 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A classic piece of burglary music, suitable for crime, robbers, robbery and detective work!... | ||
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Rappers House by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350740 
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02:29 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Head on down to the urban rappers house! A huge mansion paid for with rappers money! Rap, urban, hip hop, and modern gangsters blend together to make this cool piece of urban hip hop music for a mega ... | ||
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Machines by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350722 
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01:30 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A mechanical piece of machinery music, perfect for factories, digital machines and corporate working life!... | ||
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Japanese Hip Hop Garden by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350713 
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02:29 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A cool and ethnic piece of Japanese style hip hop. Elements of hip hop, rap and urban sounds infuse with japan, and japanese culture!... | ||
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Groovy Jam by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350688 
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01:54 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A cool and groovy jam full of groovy melodies and upbeat exciting rhythms! Very energetic and groovy, a great piece of music to grab your viewers attention!... | ||
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Funk This Up by Bobby Cole Music ID: 350682 
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01:04 $19.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A funky piece of funk music with funk keyboards, funky drums and funk bass lines! Mixed to move you!... | ||
