Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Funk songs are often based on an extended vamp on a single chord, distinguishing it from R&B and soul songs centered around chord progressions.
Like much African-inspired music, funk typically consists of a complex groove with rhythm instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass, Hammond organ, and drums playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands sometimes have a horn section of several saxop ...
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Funky retro funk that starts with a cool bass riff. Getting away from the cops in a cool car after the heist. Think Oceans 11. Also great in comic heist type stories such as The Blues Brothers, as well as more sophisticated crime stories like Thomas Crown Affair and Entrapment. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
All the drama, catfighting, and corporate boardroom suspense of Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice and The Apprentice come to life. Funky cool track reminiscent of the series theme song and 1978 O'Jays R&B classic For the Love of Money. Fun, lively, sexy, youthful, rich, carefree lifestyles. Female Vocals, RnB Music, Funk
21-track MusicPack of the hottest, funkiest, grooviest retro funk tracks straight from the days when R&B used to mean RHYTHM and BLUES! These choice Music Candy cuts, with head-spinning brass, driving bass and drum grooves and the most functified keyboard chops will set your productions apart. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Classic 1960's, 1970's style funk-rock with a slick, modern sound. Funky bass line, Hammond organ. Fun and excitement, casinos and gambling, game shows, showtime. Jazzy and upbeat, exciting, Las Vegas. A little bit mischievous, cheeky. Takes on a more bluesy rock feel towards the end, with a blues, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A cool track with elements of funk, disco, pop and R&B. Suitably retro, funky synth links with acoustic drums, bass and guitars. Works great both in a 1970's retro setting, and with any modern pop culture media, fashion, etc. RnB Music, Funk
Mid-tempo late 70's styled disco funk track. Electric piano, strings, clavinet, moog bass, real electric guitar licks. Reminds of Quincy Jones distinctive production. Suitable for feelgood movies, chillout, commercial applications, spots, corporate, parties and visual media. E major, 4/4, 125 bpm. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Gritty, upbeat Funk with elements of old school Hip Hop and Breakbeat delivered with earthy instrumentation such as Flute and Kalimba, orchestral Strings and funky rhythm section. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
70's blackxploitation soul instrumental piece in the vein of War. Cool groove with surprise ending. Swaggering music perfect for sassy catwalk, high fashion, urban themes, club action, black romcom or sitcom, cool cars, Nike, Pepsi, MacDonalds, Ebony videos, Madea films and action. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Big strong suspense intro with horns and a big band leading into a cool retro funk track. Think Oceans 11 movie, something big is about to happen! Tons of youthful energy abound in this track, could sound at home on the dance floor of a 70's disco dance sawdust joint. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Cool, funky, urban, positive street-smart instrumental electric guitar groove. Live 1970'S Style Music, full of uplifting life affirming energetic vibes. Where's the party? Inspirational swinging celebratory joyful lively music for the Young hip in crowd. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
This song is a smooth GROOVE rhodes track that feels like the 70's. This is a feel good song dedicated to the 70's music. blaxploitaion for real! with a female singing the sultry, sexy! . would be great in any movie scene that has a cool feel... or talking old school. commercials etc, Female Vocals, RnB Music, Funk
Hip-Hop, Rap, Male Vocals, Heavy Bass, DJ scratch, Flute, steady ongoing flow. An Emcee rhyme style being live, talk about paparazzi and cops, no jobs, crime, and street life. Male Vocals, RnB Music, Funk
"Love is like a merry go round, up and down... Scary, Baby, but I know that it's right..." Beautiful female vocals and elegant harmonies. Sensual music and lyrics offering soothing words that everything'll be alright. Great slow dance club number, romance, happiness, everything's looking up in li, Female Vocals, RnB Music, Funk
A fun, driving, jazz-funk track influenced by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Funkadelic, Tower Of Power and George Benson. Features funky rhythm guitar, jazzy lead guitar, live horns, synth bass, analog lead synth, rhodes piano, turntable scratches and a sample of a live crowd of party people. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Cool, slick and slightly retro styled, the sound is inspired by classic TV detective series and spy films, setting the scene for danger, crime, mystery, police, international agents and beautiful ladies. The horns secure the complete image. And it' funky, too! Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Get down with your bad self! A salute to some of the Motown R & B classics: Take Me To The River, Mustang Sally, the list goes on and on... Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A super funky West Coast dance track inspired by newer artists like Dam Funk, and old school artists like Cameo, George Clinton, or Confunkshun. Use this for a dance battle scene in a movie, a car commercial, or an edgy, Grand Theft Auto/Saints Row type video game. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky R&B track available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. Features wah guitars, electronic downtempo drums and a minimalist bass groove. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky rhythmic body moving electric guitar groove that's upbeat with a driving tight electric bass line. Positive instrumental music, fun upbeat determined joyful cool & optimistic music. Party club dancing mood. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Retro funky theme, comic, dark humor, investigative. Features wah guitars, brass section and piano. Humorous grove, cool crime in progress, plotting, planning. Comedic Private Eye snapping the cheating husband, limo cruise, big city cops at a strip club, kegger party, hot dancing, chasing gals... Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Old school funk track, lead by a beatbox rhythm. Also features a retro bass riff, grinding clavichord, big band vinyl stabs and funky drums. The track follows a 12-bar blues pattern, and has an 80s sound. Can be used in comedy and entertainment applications, or to add fun and energy to any scene. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky 1970's style wah wah guitar track very much in the style of Isaac Hayes Shaft theme. Ideal for retro ad campaign, corporate presentation, kids TV or Video game. think Foxy Brown or Starsky and Hutch, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky wah-wah clav riffs and solos over hip hop/funk drums. Organ too. 70s cop show vibe. Gangsters, Ghetto, pimps and ho's. Blaxploitation groovy, big strut, attitude. Striptease joint, seedy gritty, dark humor. Bad boyz in the 'hood acting up, back alley fussing and fighting. Sopranos limo cruise, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A catchy, vibrant jazz-funk track inspired by Average White Band with a funky hip hop groove and some sweet saxophone. Great for commercials, corporate videos or any project in need of a cool, funk groove. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Seriously funky electro groove. Great for corporate, technology, fast flow of information, people and business on the move. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky, hectic, spy thriller or crime caper bed track. Urban funk, secret agent feel. Good as chase or battle sequence in film etc. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Tribute to one of the most popular video games character - Mario. This tune sounds like taken directly from classic Super Mario games - retro synths, cool grooves, and all in todays high quality! Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A nice laidback Funk groove in the style of Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai. Features piano chords, funky drums and bass, strings and analog synth. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Starts with soft rhodes piano with chorus and tremelo effect for 14 seconds, then a laid back bass and drum groove kick in. Very minimal wah guitar with lots of reverb comes in after about 30 seconds. Easily loopable, super funk groove for cruising in a Cadi. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky instrumental with edits as heard on KTRK news... Quiet storm but harder. Swaggering music perfect for sassy catwalk, high fashion, urban themes, club action, black romcom or sitcom, cool cars, Nike, Pepsi, MacDonalds, Ebony videos, Madea films and action, Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Fast Funk Oakland Style with blistering tight horn section and solos. This is great for action fun shot. Wild swinging fun hot! Action, fast dancing, clubbing, hanging out. Romantic comedy, dark humor, late night vibe. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Mid-tempo sleazy synth funk with 70s guitars, deep analog bassline and clean pads. A fat groove somewhere between funk and disco. 1970/1980 funk sound, similar to George Clinton, General Caine, Rick James, Prince. Suitable for commercials, fashion shows, presentations. C# minor, 4/4, 115 bpm. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A modern sounding Funk / Soul track, with influences of Rock. A great compelling groove that will make you dance. Wha-wha guitars, funky drums, disco-like string licks, and some occasional distorted guitars. Mystery, police, international agents and beautiful ladies. Spies, secret agents. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Funky and uplifting 60's style motown track with organ, wow guitar, brass, electric lead and great build. Detailed edits available. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Short fun funk guitar vignette. Perfect for youtube intros and outs and all your wonderful podcasts and blog talk radios. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A short version of 'Too Mellow For Words' for looping. Light section with no drums. Also available as a Full Track and as Loop 1. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
A strutting, funky crossover between pop, RnB, hip-hop and funk. Prince style guitar riff and wah-way guitars on the chorus. Suitable for any fresh & cool media. Composer: Dan Gautreau (ASCAP/PRS). Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Cool, sexy, funky. Good for strutting along hipster or background music. Good segue music for opening for opening or closing a scene or a comedic situation. bass drums and congas with electric piano. Orchestral hit in the middle modulates and falls apart at end with gasp of steam. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
