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Funk

Funk puts rhythm first: syncopated basslines, choppy guitar, horn stabs, and drumming locked into "the one." James Brown engineered the blueprint in the 1960s, and Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly Stone, and Prince expanded it into a universe sampled endlessly by hip-hop.

Funk on Riffiter: 483 albums, 25 rated by the community, averaging 3.9/5, spanning 1967 to 2025, from 96 artists including Prince, D'Angelo, Isaac Hayes.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular funk artist?
The most popular funk artist on Riffiter is Prince, rated by 22 listeners.
What is the best funk album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best funk album on Riffiter is Purple Rain by Prince (5.0/5 from 4 ratings). See the full best funk albums ranking.
How many funk albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 483 albums, 25 rated by the community, averaging 3.9/5. Browse them all on the funk albums page.
When was funk's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for funk on Riffiter is the 1970s. Its catalogue here spans 1967 to 2025.

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