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Funky house

Funky house is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of house music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Funky house

Funky house is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of house music.

From Wikipedia

Funky house is a subgenre of house music that uses disco and funk samples, a funk-inspired bass line or a strong soul influence, combined with drum breaks that draw inspiration from 1970s and 1980s funk records. It often includes disco strings, though not consistently. Recognized by its specific sound, Funky house is characterized by basslines, swooshes, swirls, and other synthesized sounds which give the music a bouncy tempo. Overall, it has influenced the development of several other subgenres, such as tech house, nu-disco, and UK funky, which have borrowed its rhythmic elements and upbeat energy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Funky house?

Funky house is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of house music.

Where and when did Funky house originate?

Funky house originated in the 1990s.

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