Funk and Boogie
A smooth, electronic 1980s dance style that grew from funk and disco after disco's peak.
History
Boogie, also called electro-funk, appeared around 1980 as disco changed s1. It kept the danceable groove of funk but replaced live bands with drum machines and synthesizers s1. The music is warm and smooth, with a strong slapping bass, bright chords and soulful singing s1. D-Train's 'You're the One for Me' (1981) and Patrice Rushen's 'Forget Me Nots' (1982) are well-known records s1. The System's 'You Are in My System' (1982) shows how electronic boogie could sound s1. New York and New Jersey producers such as Kashif made many records in this style s2. Boogie was important for early house music, and its drum machine sounds were reused in Chicago and New York s2. It remains popular with collectors and modern funk producers s1. The style was popular on Black radio in the United States and in clubs in Britain s1. Its electronic drum sounds were reused by early house producers s2.
Sound
- A warm, slapping synthesized bass
- Drum machines with handclaps
- Bright, jazzy keyboard chords
- Soulful lead and backing vocals
- A smooth, mid-tempo groove
Key figures
- Kashif — Producer and musician in the boogie scene
- D-Train — Group behind 'You're the One for Me'
- Patrice Rushen — Musician and singer behind 'Forget Me Nots'
- The System — Duo of David Frank and Mic Murphy
Labels
- Prelude Records — New York City , 1977
- Elektra Records — New York City , 1950
- Mirage Records — New York City , 1981
Defining tracks
Connections
Came from: Disco
Led to: Chicago House , Deep House , French House , Garage House , Nu-Disco , Electro , Hip Hop Breaks , Detroit Techno , Hardgroove
Sources
- Boogie (genre) — Wikipedia
- Boogie funk: the sound of the electronic 80s — In Sheep's Clothing Hi-Fi