The Best Funk Music to Get You Moving

Looking for some great funk music to get you moving? Check out our top picks for the best funk tunes to get your groove on!

James Brown- “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine”

Released in 1970, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine” is a song recorded by James Brown. The song features Brown singing and rap-like talking over a funky rhythm section. The song is often considered one of Brown’s signature songs and is one of his most well-known songs. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Parliament- “Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)”

“]Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)” is a song by Parliament. The song was released in 1976 on the album Mothership Connection.

The song is known for its catchy hook, funky bassline, and horn arrangement. The lyrics are about getting people to dance and have a good time.

If you’re looking for a funk song to get you moving, “Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)” is a great choice.

Bootsy Collins- “I’d Rather Be With You”

Bootsy Collins’ “I’d Rather Be With You” is the perfect example of funk music that’ll get you moving. The song’s positive message, bouncy bassline, and infectious groove make it impossible to sit still. If you’re looking for more funk music to add to your collection, be sure to check out Bootsy Collins’ other hits like “Stretchin’ Out” and “Jam Party.”

Sly and The Family Stone- “Dance To The Music”

This is one of the most well known funk songs and for good reason. The intro alone will get you pumped up and ready to move. The whole song is just one big party that you can’t help but dance to.

The Meters- “Cissy Strut”

“Cissy Strut” is a funk song by The Meters. The song was written by band members Zigaboo Modeliste and George Porter Jr., and it was released in 1969 on the album Look-Ka Py Py. “Cissy Strut” is considered one of the most important funk songs ever recorded, and it has been covered by many artists.

Kool and The Gang- “Funky Stuff”

Kool and The Gang’s “Funky Stuff” is the perfect funk song to get you moving. The groove is infectious and the brass section will keep you feeling groovy all day long.

War- “Low Rider”

War is an American funk band from Long Beach, California, known for the hit songs “Spill the Wine”, “Slipping Into Darkness”, “The Cisco Kid”, and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”, as well as their signature song and album, The World Is a Ghetto.

The group struggled with poverty and against racism while they performed on the streets and in clubs in Southern California during the late 1960s before hitting it big with their 1973 album The World Is a Ghetto. War was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

Chic- “Le Freak”

“Le Freak” is a song by American disco band Chic. It was the group’s third single album and first Billboard Hot 100 hit, becoming one of the best-selling disco singles of all time. The song was written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers.

George Clinton- “Atomic Dog”

“Atomic Dog” is a song by George Clinton from his 1982 album Computer Games. The track was released as a single in December 1982 and became his most successful single, peaking at number one on the US R&B chart in February 1983.

Maceo Parker- “Homeboy”

Maceo Parker is a living legend of funk music. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic. “Homeboy” is a Maceo classic, and it is guaranteed to get you moving.