Happy Friday, folks! There’s something about Fridays that make me want to dance and groove wherever I go. So that’s when “Funk It Out Fridays” come in handy. I get a funky sound in my head early in the day and that’s my groovin’ music. Bootsy Collins and his Rubber Band will provide all the funk needed for movin’ into the weekend.
Oh, and 5 cool as hell points if you recognize who sampled this song. It’s pretty easy (big ass hint, btw). Enjoy your weekend!
My view at the EWF show in Atlanta
There are few bands funkier than the incomparable Earth, Wind & Fire. I actually had the privilege of witnessing this great band on Wednesday. Dopest, livest show I’ve ever seen. So in honor of the groove they’ve been putting in us all for over 40 years, this Funk It Out Friday post is for the Elements. Special shout out to Mr. Verdine White killin’ that bass! Woooo!
From the bottom to the top, top to the bottom, this joint makes you want to dance ’til you sweat. Five whole minutes of funk to get your weekend started. Whodini made some banging party rockin’ songs in the ’80s and this one is definitely a party starter. Enjoy your weekend! *pop locks*
You need a theme song to the uninhibited urges you may feel this weekend? You can jam to this. B.T. Express gets real funky on this joint. “Do It (Til You’re Satisfied)” suggests that if it makes you feel good, gon’ and do it then! Can’t say I disagree. Enjoy the weekend!
Some slow funk for y’all on this Friday afternoon. This 1975 hit from the ever dynamic Ohio Players is such a smooth, sexy track. The saxophone solo throughout stands out as one of the highlights of the song. Not to mention the cover art. Have mercy. The Ohio Players sure knew how to elicit sex appeal with those sweet voices and talented fingers (ha!).
It’s Friday, y’all! Don’t it feel good? Here’s a lil’ something for you to get your weekend started right. The original Nasty Girl, Ms. Betty Davis emits a rawness that’s accompanied by a nasty guitar riff and expressive percussions. So, go ‘head and groove to this.
