The Best Funk Music of 2012
Funk music is a genre that is often overlooked, but 2012 was a great year for the genre. Here are some of the best funk albums of 2012.
Best Funk Albums of 2012
As we look back at the past year in music, it’s clear that funk was having a moment in 2012. A number of artists from various genres — from indie rock to hip-hop to R&B — were incorporating elements of the style into their sound, and some of the year’s best albums had a distinctly funky flavor. Here are our picks for the 10 best funk albums of 2012.
1. D’Angelo, “Black Messiah”
2. Prince, “3rdeyegirl”
3. Daft Punk, “Random Access Memories”
4. Bruno Mars, “Unorthodox Jukebox”
5. Janelle Monáe, “The Electric Lady”
6. Kendrick Lamar, “good kid, m.A.A.d city”
7. ウスターですか?, “うすたんびより”
8. Snoop Dogg, “Doggumentary Music”
9. トクマルシューゴ, “トクマルシューゴの世界”
10. Fantastic Plastic Machine, “Holidays in Thailand
Best Funk Songs of 2012
Funk music is a genre that is defined by a unique combination of groove, soul, and R&B. It is a style of music that is often danceable and characterized by its use of strong bass lines, intricate drum patterns, and tight horn sections.
The best funk songs of 2012 are a diverse bunch, ranging from classic-sounding tracks to ones that incorporate elements of hip-hop and electronic music. Here are 10 of the best funk songs of the year:
1. “Latch” by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith
2. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
3. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell
4. “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
5. “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
6. “Just Give Me a Reason” by P!nk feat. Nate Ruess
7. “Suit & Tie” by Justin Timberlake feat Jay-Z
8 . “I Need Your Love” by Calvin Harris feat Ellie Goulding
9 . “What About Us” by The Brand New Heavies 10.”The Edge Of Glory” by Lady Gaga
Best Funk Artists of 2012
There is no doubt that funk music had a huge resurgence in popularity in 2012. From Bruno Mars to The Gumbo Funk Collective, there were plenty of great funk artists making waves last year. Here are our picks for the best funk artists of 2012.
Bruno Mars: Bruno Mars is one of the most popular pop artists in the world, and he definitely has a strong funk influence in his music. His debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, featured the singles “Grenade” and “Just the Way You Are,” both of which have a strong funk sound.
The Gumbo Funk Collective: This French band is one of the most unique groups in the funk scene. Their album, The Gumbo Funk Chronicles, is a mix of classic and modern funk tunes that will get your feet moving.
Vulfpeck: This American band has been making waves in the funk world for their unique sound and catchy tunes. Their album, Sleepify, was released exclusively on Spotify and quickly rose to the top of the charts. With their mix of jazz, soul, and funk influences, Vulfpeck is definitely a band to watch out for in 2013.
