Funkatropolis
A blog about music.
Friday, September 5, 2025
“You Got The Love” by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
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I n 1974, Chicago funk band Rufus captured the imagination of music lovers with their breakout hit “Tell Me Something Good” and became one o...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
“777-9311" by The Time
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Legendary Minneapolis band the Time set off their 1982 sophomore album, What Time Is It? , with the massively funky single “777-9311.” The t...
Monday, August 18, 2025
“Whatcha You See Is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics
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Detroit vocal quintet the Dramatics scored one of their biggest hits with this exquisite slice of soul in 1971. The track is brilliantly arr...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
"When the Juice Ran Out” by The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, Featuring Angelo Moore
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Funk supergroup the Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown recently dropped their sizzling new single “When the Juice Ran Out.” This is electrifying funk del...
Friday, August 1, 2025
“Twitchie Feet” by The Soul Machine
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Leon Haywood Funk/R&B band the Soul Machine released the wicked funk track "Twitchie Feet" in 1968. The talented players perfo...
Thursday, July 17, 2025
"Dancing Machine" by the Jackson 5
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The Jackson 5 released the electrifying single “Dancing Machine” in February 1974. The track quickly dominated the R&B and pop charts an...
Thursday, July 10, 2025
"Cold Blooded" by Rick James
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Funk music's notorious bad boy, Rick James, dropped this ruthless groove in 1983. The track features a stripped-down, synth-heavy sound ...
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