UK Funky
A London house and garage mix with African and Caribbean rhythms and vocals.
History
UK funky, sometimes called funky, began in England in the late 2000s s1s2. It is influenced by soca, soulful house, tribal house, funky house, UK garage, broken beat and grime s1. The music usually plays at about 130 beats per minute s1. Drum patterns vary between a four-to-the-floor beat and a syncopated style s1. African and Latin percussion is common s1. The vocals are often in a contemporary R&B style s1. American house producers such as Masters at Work and Karizma influenced the sound s1. The Crazy Cousinz track 'Do You Mind' was one of the biggest hits s1. Other hits included 'Bongo Jam' and Fuzzy Logik's 'In The Morning' s1. Donae'o's 'Party Hard' and Roska's records also became well known s1. The music created several dance crazes, such as the 'Migraine Skank' s1. UK funky lost popularity after about 2011 s1. Its sound was also close to broken beat and funky house s1.
Sound
- A tempo around 130 beats per minute
- African and Latin percussion
- Soulful house chords
- R&B-style vocals
- A four-to-the-floor or syncopated beat
Key figures
- Crazy Cousinz — London act behind UK funky hits
- Donae'o — British singer and producer in the scene
- Roska — British producer of UK funky
- Marcus Nasty — British DJ important to the scene
Labels
- UKF Music — London , 2009
- My-ish — London , 2008
- Roska Kicks & Snares — London , 2009
Defining tracks
Connections
Came from: UK Garage , Garage House , Afro House
Led to: UK Bass
Sources
- UK funky — Wikipedia
- The Lasting Legacy of UK Funky — Beatportal (2021)