The Best Funk Music Videos You Need to See

It’s time to get funky! Check out our list of the best funk music videos you need to see. From classic hits to modern classics, we’ve got you covered.

Introduction

In the 1970s, a new type of music known as funk began to gain popularity. This music was different from anything that had come before it, and it quickly began to influence other genres of music. Funk music is characterized by its strong beats and hypnotic rhythms, and it often has a message of social or political importance.

Over the years, there have been many great funk musicians who have created some truly iconic music videos. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best funk music videos of all time.

George Clinton- Atomic Dog

This is one of the most iconic funk songs of all time, and the video is just as amazing. Clinton is shown strutting his stuff in some very colorful outfits, while the dogs in the video do their best to keep up. It’s a great example of how Clinton was able to take something seemingly simple and turn it into something incredibly cool and funky.

Red Hot Chili Peppers- Give It Away

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group’s musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. The band’s original lineup, originally composed of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons, won critical acclaim for their debut album, The Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984). Following Slovak’s death from a heroin overdose in 1988 and Irons’ departure from the band in 1989, workaround guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith joined the band.

The lineup of Flea, Kiedis, Frusciante, and Smith was the longest-lasting and recorded five studio albums beginning with Mother’s Milk (1989). In 1990, the group signed with Warner Bros. Records and recorded Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991) under producer Rick Rubin. This album became the band’s best-selling album with more than eight million copies sold in the U.S. The album’s success gave way to a tour that included dates with popular acts such as Pearl Jam and Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Red Hot Chili Peppers entered a commercial hiatus following the release of One Hot Minute (1995), during which Frusciante left the band to focus on his solo career. After signing with Virgin Records, the group released their seventh album Californication (1999) which became their second most successful album after Blood Sugar Sex Magik selling more than fifteen million copies worldwide. That same year howeversaw supplemental drug use within the band come to a head resulting in Smith temporarily leavingthe band , leaving them without a drummer for several shows . Despite this state of affairs ,the album would go on to win five Grammy Awards .After two years without releasing any new music ,the chili peppers surprised fans by releasing their eighth studio album ,By the Way(2002) . The process was again tumultuous for the group as Slovak’s widow sued them over royalties while Frusciante quit sometime during or shortly after recordingwas completed ,with Josh Klinghoffer taking over rhythm guitar duties permanently

Parliament- Flash Light

In 1978, Parliament released “Flash Light,” the first single from their album Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome. The song, which was written by bandleader George Clinton, bassist Bootsy Collins and keyboardist Bernie Worrell, became one of the group’s biggest hits, reaching number one on the R&B singles chart and number sixteen on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Collins and Clinton, and it features the band performing in a variety of wacky costumes and sets. The video was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including Best Music Video, and it won the award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Bruno Mars- Uptown Funk

The official music video for Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” featuring Mark Ronson. To download or stream, click here: https://atlanti.cr/2uYs0Mp

Directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy

Choreography by Phil Taylor

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In this video, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson perform their hit song “Uptown Funk.” The music video featuresMars and his band performing the song on a city street. The video also features cameo appearances by various celebrities, including Ice Cube, Lisa Kudrow, and Questlove.

Outkast- Rosa Parks

Outkast is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1992 and active until today. The duo is made up of André 3000 (born André Lauren Benjamin on May 27, 1975) and Big Boi (born Antwan André Patton on February 1, 1975). They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed their name to Outkast. The group Outkast has released six studio albums: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994), ATLiens (1996), Aquemini (1998), Stankonia (2000), Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) and Idlewild (2006). Outkast has also released a greatest hits album, Big Boi and Dre Present… Outkast (2001), and a live album, Live in Paris by Django Productions (2003).

“Rosa Parks” is a song by Outkast released as the second single from their fourth album, Stankonia. It peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 2002. The song’s title refers to the African-American civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our guide to the best funk music videos you need to see. We hope you enjoyed learning about this genre of music and exploring some of the most iconic videos in funk history. Whether you’re a fan of classic acts like James Brown or Parliament-Funkadelic, or you prefer more modern groups like Vulfpeck, there’s something here for everyone.

So, get ready to groove and check out these funk classics!