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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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Desolation Row by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340049 
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01:10 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Active musical composition for presentations and advertising. It combines the ticking of a clock with urban pulse of the city. Here industrial rhythms perfect balance of technical progress and the b... | ||
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Broken Crown by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340048 
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01:21 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Active musical composition for presentations and advertising. It combines the ticking of a clock with urban pulse of the city. Here industrial rhythms perfect balance of technical progress and the b... | ||
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Below My Feet by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340046 
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01:06 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| This is an uplifting, energetic, very catchy and very funky corporate track. Positive and motivating soundtrack for your successful business projects. Upbeat drums and rhythmic funky guitars with ... | ||
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Ballad Of A Thin Man by Klaver Restronic Music ID: 340045 
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01:23 $34.00 (A) or $92.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Active musical composition for presentations and advertising. It combines the ticking of a clock with urban pulse of the city. Here industrial rhythms perfect balance of technical progress and the b... | ||
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Ultra Clean by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 338593 
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02:00 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A very groovy Song, uplifting, motivating and powerful. Played with Piano, Rhodes electric Piano, Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. ... | ||
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Touched By the Sun by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 338221 
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02:21 $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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Scatter Brain30 by Jasen Smith Music ID: 336533 
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00:30 $3.55 (A) or $15.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Classy Upbeat Organic Dance number expressing feelings of Fun, Excitement, and High Energy that Builds. Hip Hop meets Jazz Band and plays Twister with Classical. Perfect music for a Diverse group of f... | ||
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Take Me With You by Stuart Moore Music ID: 336433 
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04:33 $24.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A smooth, retro and infectious Disco track with lush romantic strings, alto saxophone and a funky groove guaranteed to provoke spontaneous dance moves.... | ||
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Funky Friday by Stuart Moore Music ID: 336397 
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03:58 $24.95 (A) or $49.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Uplifting Funk with a touch of Disco, Jazz and some Latin percussion. Catchy brass and guitar melodies and danceable groove. Great for projects looking for a retro 70s/80s fun, carefree vibe.... | ||
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Next Step by Abbas Premjee Music ID: 336074 
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02:30 $39.95 (A) or $139.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Classic 70's funk with horns and the works. A funky guitar riff carries the song along to a groovy retro beat. Horns crescendo and stab here and there. The vibe is laid back and sensual. Bits of conte... | ||
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Swing That Music by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335439 
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01:24 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Positive and motivating soundtrack for your successful business projects. Upbeat drums and rhythmic funky guitars with a fashionable vibe and feel. Music with positive funk house mood. ... | ||
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Futuristic Rhythm by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335414 
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01:51 $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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So Shine Away by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335317 
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01:12 $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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Mellow Groove (60 Second Cue) by Jay Parks Music ID: 335193 
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01:07 $14.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Mellow funk inspired instrumental hip-hop vibes. Featured Rhodes electric piano, electric bass, drums, & light synthesizer lines. BPM: 100 Key: Db Major... | ||
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Mellow Groove (30 Second Cue) by Jay Parks Music ID: 335192 
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00:33 $9.95 (A) or $19.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Mellow funk inspired instrumental hip-hop vibes. Featured Rhodes electric piano, electric bass, drums, & light synthesizer lines. BPM: 100 Key: Db Major... | ||
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The Sound Of Violence by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335073 
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02:41 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A very groovy Song, uplifting, motivating and powerful. Played with Piano, Rhodes electric Piano, Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums.... | ||
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Forward Life by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335032 
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01:14 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A very groovy Song, uplifting, motivating and powerful. Played with Piano, Rhodes electric Piano, Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. Both, modern Synths and “classic” Funky Grooves... | ||
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Confusion Girl by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335027 
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01:44 $28.00 (A) or $88.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A very groovy Song, uplifting, motivating and powerful. Played with Piano, Rhodes electric Piano, Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. Both, modern Synths and “classic” Funky Grooves... | ||
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Aural Movements by Martin Fistbol Music ID: 335019 
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02:37 $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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Walking to the Sun by Charlie Deyoung Music ID: 334857 
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03:27 $19.95 (A) or $69.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A medium paced soulful/Funk instrumental with horns, piano, Wah Wah guitar. ... | ||
