The Best Funk Music of 2015
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The top 10 list of the best funk songs of 2015. This list was made by taking into consideration the song’s groove, feel, and overall funkiness.
Introduction
Funk is a genre of music that was first created in the 1970s by African American musicians. It is a style of music that is based on a strong rhythm section and often features horn and percussion instruments. Funk music often has a “groove” that makes it easy to dance to.
Funk became popular in the United States in the early 1970s, and soon spread to other parts of the world. Some of the most famous funk musicians include James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, and Sly and the Family Stone.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in funk music, with many new artists creating their own unique sound. Here are some of the best funk albums of 2015.
The Best Funk Music of 2015
Funk music is a style of music that includes elements of Soul, R&B, and Jazz. The best funk music of 2015 includes artists like Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams. These artists have all released albums that have been both commercially and critically successful.
“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
This song is an international hit and has brought the funky sound of the 1970s back into the mainstream. The video features a large cast of dancers performing coordinated moves on a city street, and the song has been used in various commercials and television shows.
“Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” is one of the best funk songs of 2015. The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who he knows he can’t have. The song is a mix of R&B and funk, and it’s one of the catchiest songs of the year.
“Lean On” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ
“Lean On” is a song recorded by American electronic music group Major Lazer and French DJ and producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from Danish singer MØ. The song was written by MØ, DJ Snake, Thomas Pentz, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Nadia Amelia Lindstrøm Dahl and produced by Major Lazer. It was released on March 2, 2015, through Mad Decent independently as the lead single from Major Lazer’s third studio album Peace Is the Mission (2015).
“Lean On” is a trap and electronic dancehall song with house influences. “Lean On” received critical acclaim from music critics upon release, with praise going to its production and MØ’s vocal delivery. The track achieved international success peaking at number 4 in New Zealand and number 2 on both the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100; it is Major Lazer’s most successful single to date.”Lean On” was also nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 58th Grammy Awards.
The accompanying music video for “Lean On”, directed by Tim Erem features a Maharashtrian wedding festivities in Mumbai. The video has accumulated over 1.88 billion views on YouTube since its release on March 23, 2015; it is YouTube’s 37th most watched video of all time and one of the website’s 50 most liked videos.
“All Day” by Kanye West featuring Paul McCartney
“All Day” is a song by American rapper Kanye West, released as the lead single from his seventh studio album The Life of Pablo (2016). The song features English musician Paul McCartney. It was produced by West, Mike Dean, Puff Daddy, French Montana, Velous and Charlie Heat. Containing a heavy metal-inspired breakdown, the song also features trap-influenced beats and contains lyrics about consumer culture. Sampling Ministry’s “Everyday is Halloween”, its composition features string instruments and heavily auto-tuned singing.
“Hotline Bling” by Drake
One of the most popular tunes of 2015, “Hotline Bling” by Drake, samples a classic piece of ’80s funk music. The track, which originally appeared on the album Summertime ’06, became an instant hit thanks to its mix of old and new school sounds.
Conclusion
We’ve reached the end of our list of the best funk music of 2015. We hope you’ve enjoyed our selections and that you’ll check out some of the artists we’ve featured. Funk is a genre that often gets overlooked, but we think it’s one of the most vibrant and exciting genres around. Thanks for reading!
