A Look At The World Of Funk Music

The word “funk” is actually slang for a strong smell and early on it implied stronger rhythmic patterns. The harder rhythms made the songs sound grittier and more urgent, this is what funk music is all about! Royalt Free Funk Music

Back in the 1960‘s, a new genre was making its way to the American music scene. A mixture of R&B, jazz and soul music, albeit with more rhythm. This genre was largely made popular by the soul and R&B musicians of that time. They wanted to create something stronger and more appropriate for the dance floor.

Preceding the disco era, this type of music was not initially welcomed by all — perhaps because it was considered such a departure from mainstream music. However, as time went on, funk music caught on and soon made its way to the dance floor.

Famous Funk Artists Back In The Day

As funk music started to gain momentum, more and more musicians began to experiment with it. One of the most popular funk musicians of that time was James Brown. His string of hits brought about a funk revolution. (Think, I Feel Good, Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, Sex Machine.)

Another giant was George Clinton. He brought about the concept of funk-rock emphasizing his own brand of rock guitar. Rick James pushed the genre even further. Other notable artists who dabbled in this genre include Michael Jackson (remember his song, Billie Jean?) and Prince. As time went on, it became clear that funk music was here to stay as more and more artists incorporated their own unique funk hybrids into their music.

Funk Music Today

Today, funk music is gaining more and more fans worldwide as famous musicians release songs that rely heavily on the characteristics of this genre. Perhaps the biggest example of it’s growing popularity today is Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk”. This song claimed the top spot for many weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 list in 2015.

Snoop Dogg also revived funk with “Peaches n Cream” and Maroon 5 redid their popular track “Sugar” in a funkier fashion. Other funk artists worth mentioning include Janelle Monae, Pharrell Williams and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, known for coming up with amazing funky tracks.

Here at ArtAndRobinsMusic, we are proud to offer our own royalty free funk music for your videos, commercials, trailers or even movies. With our built-in player you can also listen to the wide selection of royalty free production music that we offer.

Slick Chick – 15 Second

Bouncy and fun, featuring bright synthesizer, pop synth drums, and warm keyboards that create a sophisticated, sleek mood. Retro, Vintage, Party, Fashion, Lifestyle, Adventure, Mystery, Exploration, Science.

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Funky Bounce – 15 Second

Bright and upbeat. Featuring funk guitar and a bouncy, hip hop, electro groove. Creates an energetic, optimistic mood. Futuristic, Groove, Good-times, Innovation, Technology, Motion.

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Cool Funk – 15 Second

Bouncy with an Urban R&B groove, featuring wah wah guitar and light vintage elements that creates a confident mood. Groove, Rhythmic, Funky, Retro.

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Funky Fantastic – 30 Second

Funky and Upbeat. Features driving funky electric guitar, sweeping synths, EFX and a heavy groove. Determined and Energetic. Blaxploitation, Retro, Soul, Good Times, Fashion, Parties.

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Urban Electro – 30 Second

Driving and rhythmic, featuring an Urban Electro groove, featuring bouncy synth and gritty textures that creates a determined mood. Fashion, Groove, Rhythmic, Funky.

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Funky Street – 30 Second

Driving and energetic. Features funky guitar riff, punchy horns and driving rhythm section. Creates a hip, slick mood. Blaxploitation, Vintage, Detective, Retro, Play Ons, Game Shows, Day Time Talk

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Funk In Da House

Bouncy and bright with an R&B Funk groove, featuring Jazzy horns and electronic elements that create a happy and celebratory mood. Celebration, Good-Times, Vintage.

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Funky Lickin Good – 60 Second

Driving and energetic, featuring vintage funk guitar, bright organ and a driving rhythm section that creates a joyful and happy mood. Blaxploitation, Vintage, Detective, Retro, Game Shows, Day Time Talk.

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Rocker Funk – 60 Second

Bouncy old school bugaloo bass line and driving rock piano propel this happy, feel-good track. Funky guitar and punchy Memphis horn section add to the positive and upbeat vibe. Play ons, Game Shows, Day Time Talk, Reality TV, Blaxploitation, Vintage, Detective, Retro.

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