Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The MC Hammer really is one you had to experience in real time. It’s hard ...

If you've seen Funky Unkle in a live setting, you know a couple things. First, they know how to get a room moving. And second, there's a lot of them. Nine members, to be exact. A stage can barely ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bootsy Collins - Credit: Joseph Ross* When recording the song “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer,” Bootsy Collins had a very specific ...

David Bowie's cover in 1983 not only made the song his own but also showcased his profound impact on music, blending genres ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’ve already had your “hot girl summer,” so, naturally, it’s time for “single girl summer.” At least it is according to the ...

For a celebrity with one of the most distinctly recognizable public personas, Snoop Dogg always seems to be tinkering with his identity as an artist. His rap name alone has gone through multiple ...

Rapper Marky Mark may not be with the Funky Bunch, but the group is exploring new territory with a new name and the release of its forthcoming album, Stands Alone. The Boston-based group, now known as ...

Anitta has been talking about her upcoming funk album for weeks — and it finally has a date. On Thursday night, the Brazilian star announced that she’ll release her album Funk Generation on April 26, ...

'I'm proud to work on a project about a genre that has been unfairly stigmatized in Brazil but is slowly gaining recognition worldwide,' said Anitta about 'Funk Generation.' Anitta has set a release ...

The iconic track remains a dance anthem over four decades later.

OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author ...