FAQ About The Influence of Funk on Modern Music and Dance
How has funk music influenced hip hop?
Funk music has had a profound influence on hip hop, particularly in its early forms. Many hip hop artists used funk tracks as samples, incorporating their bass-heavy grooves and rhythms into their beats. Artists like Dr. Dre and the group Digital Underground heavily sampled Funkadelic and Parliament songs, blending the funk groove with hip hop production techniques.
