Funkatropolis
A blog about music.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
“Bodyheat” by James Brown
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In late 1976, legendary groove master James Brown laid down his lethal brand of funk on his scorching dance hit “Body Heat.” It quickly beca...
Saturday, December 27, 2025
“Witch Doctor” by Instant Funk
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New Jersey-born R&B/funk band Instant Funk released this electrifying dance track in 1979. It boasts tremendous groove power and heaps o...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
“Taurus” by Dennis Coffey
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Dennis Coffey, acclaimed guitarist for Motown’s legendary house band the Funk Brothers, dropped this thrilling funk-rock instrumental in 197...
Sunday, December 21, 2025
“Express” by B.T. Express
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“Express” was the third single from Brooklyn groove outfit B.T. Express’s gold-certified debut album Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied) . Release...
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Legendary Soul, R&B and Funk Artist Carl Carlton Dead at 73
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Acclaimed R&B, soul, and funk singer-songwriter Carl Carlton died on Sunday, December 14, due to complications from a stroke he suffered...
Friday, December 5, 2025
“Funk The Dumb Stuff” by Tower of Power
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Celebrated Oakland band Tower of Power stepped into the ‘90s still funkin’ hard as hell, dropping cold jams like “Funk The Dumb Stuff.” The ...
Thursday, November 13, 2025
“Automatic” by The Pointer Sisters
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The Pointer Sisters landed one of their biggest hits with the funky, synth-driven “Automatic,” released on January 13, 1984. It features Rut...
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