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Top Funk singles of all time

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Updated: 21 May
Average Ratings Reviews
Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up / Beautiful Brother of Mine / Give It Up, Cover art
Move On Up / Beautiful Brother of Mine / Give It Up
Curtis Mayfield
4.29 1k 1,231 11 11
June 1971 Single
Funk Chicago Soul
Jazz-Funk Soul Jazz
uplifting optimistic energetic passionate lush playful warm happy
1k Ratings 11 Reviews 4.29 Average
Stevie Wonder - Superstition / You've Got It Bad Girl, Cover art
Superstition / You've Got It Bad Girl
Stevie Wonder
4.23 2k 1,506 20 20
November 1972 Single
Funk Soul
rhythmic conscious energetic melodic passionate bittersweet lush repetitive
2k Ratings 20 Reviews 4.23 Average
Stevie Wonder - Living for the City / Visions, Cover art
Living for the City / Visions
Stevie Wonder
4.21 917 917 13 13
November 1973 Single
Soul Funk
Psychedelic Soul Psychedelic Folk
conscious urban passionate melodic rhythmic political warm protest
917 Ratings 13 Reviews 4.21 Average
Stevie Wonder - As / Contusion, Cover art
As / Contusion
Stevie Wonder
4.21 708 708 11 11
November 1977 Single
Soul Jazz-Funk
Jazz Fusion Gospel Pop Soul
uplifting spiritual romantic passionate philosophical lush optimistic nature
708 Ratings 11 Reviews 4.21 Average
OutKast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious, Cover art
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
OutKast
4.18 1k 1,001 4 4
1998 Single
Neo-Soul Funk Southern Hip Hop
Dub P-Funk Spoken Word Conscious Hip Hop Psychedelic Soul
conscious alcohol drugs summer lush warm introspective poetic
1k Ratings 4 Reviews 4.18 Average
Gil Scott-Heron with Pretty Purdie and the Playboys - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is, Cover art
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is
Gil Scott-Heron with Pretty Purdie and the Playboys
4.18 838 838 4 4
1971 Single
Funk Soul Jazz Poetry
Jazz-Funk
protest political satirical conscious rebellious rhythmic violence passionate
838 Ratings 4 Reviews 4.18 Average
Earth, Wind & Fire - September / Love's Holiday, Cover art
September / Love's Holiday
Earth, Wind & Fire
4.15 2k 2,080 24 24
18 November 1978 Single
Disco Funk
Pop Soul
party happy uplifting love playful passionate romantic energetic
2k Ratings 24 Reviews 4.15 Average
Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground / Too High, Cover art
Higher Ground / Too High
Stevie Wonder
4.14 855 855 8 8
July 1973 Single
Funk Soul
Psychedelic Soul
rhythmic political triumphant optimistic urban playful conscious religious
855 Ratings 8 Reviews 4.14 Average
Childish Gambino - Redbone, Cover art
Redbone
Childish Gambino
4.09 2k 2,499 9 9
17 November 2016 Single
Psychedelic Soul Synth Funk Neo-Soul
Smooth Soul P-Funk Neo-Psychedelia
psychedelic nocturnal sexual mellow love warm bittersweet melancholic
2k Ratings 9 Reviews 4.09 Average
Stevie Wonder - I Wish / You and I, Cover art
I Wish / You and I
Stevie Wonder
4.11 697 697 7 7
November 1976 Single
Funk Soul
rhythmic energetic uplifting passionate longing rebellious playful sentimental
697 Ratings 7 Reviews 4.11 Average
Thundercat - Them Changes, Cover art
Them Changes
Thundercat
4.08 875 875 1 1
18 June 2015 Single
Neo-Soul Funk Acid Jazz
Psychedelic Soul Jazz Fusion P-Funk Jazz-Funk
lush breakup mellow bittersweet warm psychedelic introspective melancholic
875 Ratings 1 Reviews 4.08 Average
Prince - Controversy / When You Were Mine, Cover art
Controversy / When You Were Mine
Prince
4.08 792 792 10 10
2 September 1981 Single
Synth Funk Minneapolis Sound
Electro-Disco New Wave P-Funk
passionate energetic party conscious political playful introspective
792 Ratings 10 Reviews 4.08 Average
James Brown - Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine (Parts 1 & 2), Cover art
Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine (Parts 1 & 2)
James Brown
4.07 849 849 12 12
July 1970 Single
Funk
Soul Deep Funk
sexual energetic rhythmic repetitive hedonistic passionate sensual party
849 Ratings 12 Reviews 4.07 Average
The Temptations - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone, Cover art
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
The Temptations
4.06 826 826 12 12
28 September 1972 Single
Psychedelic Soul Funk
Funk Disco
psychedelic rhythmic suspenseful vocal group repetitive hypnotic death passionate
826 Ratings 12 Reviews 4.06 Average
Prince - **1999** / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Cover art
**1999** / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
Prince
4.06 1k 1,156 12 12
24 September 1982 Single
Synth Funk Minneapolis Sound Synthpop
Disco Dance-Pop Electro-Disco P-Funk
apocalyptic party energetic rhythmic futuristic urban melodic playful
1k Ratings 12 Reviews 4.06 Average
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair / Luv n' Haight, Cover art
Family Affair / Luv n' Haight
Sly & The Family Stone
4.06 741 741 11 11
6 November 1971 Single
Funk Psychedelic Soul
psychedelic lush conscious rhythmic warm lo-fi mellow melodic
741 Ratings 11 Reviews 4.06 Average
KNOWER - Overtime (Live Band Session), Cover art
Overtime (Live Band Session)
KNOWER
4.06 309 309 1 1
29 August 2017 Single
Jazz-Funk
Nu Jazz Jazz Fusion
playful technical energetic rhythmic lo-fi love improvisation
309 Ratings 1 Reviews 4.06 Average
Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep / One Nation Under a Groove, Cover art
(Not Just) Knee Deep / One Nation Under a Groove
Funkadelic
4.07 273 273
1979 Single
P-Funk Synth Funk
Disco Funk Rock
party playful rhythmic
273 Ratings 4.07 Average
Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love / Lorelei, Cover art
Genius of Love / Lorelei
Tom Tom Club
4.03 1k 1,131 8 8
October 1981 Single
New Wave Synth Funk Mutant Disco
Disco Rap Mutant Disco
playful love rhythmic warm party psychedelic melodic energetic
1k Ratings 8 Reviews 4.03 Average
Prince - Sign "☮︎" the Times / La, La, La, He, He, Hee, Cover art
Sign "☮︎" the Times / La, La, La, He, He, Hee
Prince
4.03 879 879 15 15
19 February 1987 Single
Funk Contemporary R&B
New Jack Swing Synth Funk Funk Rock Blues Rock
conscious drugs rhythmic minimalistic urban anxious death serious
879 Ratings 15 Reviews 4.03 Average
Prince and The Revolution / Chaka Khan - Erotic City / I Feel for You, Cover art
Erotic City / I Feel for You
Prince and The Revolution / Chaka Khan
4.06 230 230 2 2
1984 Single
Dance-Pop Minneapolis Sound Synth Funk
Contemporary R&B P-Funk Electro Freestyle
sexual rhythmic romantic party hedonistic eclectic happy
230 Ratings 2 Reviews 4.06 Average
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Cover art
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Michael Jackson
4.01 1k 1,300 10 10
24 May 1983 Single
Dance-Pop Synth Funk Disco
Makossa Boogie Contemporary R&B
playful energetic rhythmic passionate party conscious nocturnal triumphant
1k Ratings 10 Reviews 4.01 Average
James Brown - The Payback (Parts 1 & 2), Cover art
The Payback (Parts 1 & 2)
James Brown
4.02 456 456 7 7
March 1974 Single
Funk Deep Funk
Deep Funk
angry rhythmic hateful urban aggressive anthemic hypnotic repetitive
456 Ratings 7 Reviews 4.02 Average
Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend / Shockadelica, Cover art
If I Was Your Girlfriend / Shockadelica
Prince
4.01 618 618 6 6
6 May 1987 Single
Contemporary R&B Funk Synth Funk
Psychedelic Soul Art Pop Minneapolis Sound Neo-Psychedelia
longing introspective passionate sensual surreal nocturnal alienation sexual
618 Ratings 6 Reviews 4.01 Average
Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) / Everybody Is a Star, Cover art
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) / Everybody Is a Star
Sly & The Family Stone
4.00 602 602 8 8
10 December 1969 Single
Funk Psychedelic Soul Deep Funk
Deep Funk Pop Soul Funk Rock
rhythmic repetitive playful introspective existential psychedelic
602 Ratings 8 Reviews 4.00 Average
Prince - Erotic City (Dance Mix) / I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version), Cover art
Erotic City (Dance Mix) / I Would Die 4 U (Extended Version)
Prince
4.01 317 317 4 4
1990 Single
Synth Funk Dance-Pop Minneapolis Sound
Electro
melodic sexual party sensual romantic love rhythmic vulgar
317 Ratings 4 Reviews 4.01 Average
The RAH Band - Messages From the Stars, Cover art
Messages From the Stars
The RAH Band
4.01 506 506
1983 Single
Boogie Synth Funk
Space Disco P-Funk Electro-Disco
love futuristic space sensual rhythmic melodic atmospheric romantic
506 Ratings 4.01 Average
The RAH Band - Sam the Samba Man, Cover art
Sam the Samba Man
The RAH Band
4.03 174 174 2 2
1983 Single
Synth Funk
Boogie
tropical summer ethereal party rhythmic warm uplifting melodic
174 Ratings 2 Reviews 4.03 Average
Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove (Parts 1 & 2), Cover art
One Nation Under a Groove (Parts 1 & 2)
Funkadelic
3.98 428 428 8 8
1978 Single
P-Funk
Disco Funk Rock Synth Funk
rhythmic party optimistic energetic anthemic urban melodic playful
428 Ratings 8 Reviews 3.98 Average
James Brown and The Famous Flames - Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Parts I & II), Cover art
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Parts I & II)
James Brown & James Brown and The Famous Flames
3.97 643 643 11 11
July 1965 Single
Funk Soul
Rhythm & Blues
energetic rhythmic passionate raw boastful playful party melodic
643 Ratings 11 Reviews 3.97 Average
Neil Cicierega - Bustin, Cover art
Bustin
Neil Cicierega
3.95 654 654 4 4
1 April 2015 Single
Musical Comedy Plunderphonics Dance-Pop
Synth Funk Halloween Music YTPMV
sexual humorous sampling paranormal energetic Halloween playful repetitive
654 Ratings 4 Reviews 3.95 Average
Prince and The Revolution - Kiss / ♥ or $, Cover art
Kiss / ♥ or $
Prince and The Revolution
3.95 1k 1,131 12 12
5 February 1986 Single
Contemporary R&B Synth Funk Minneapolis Sound
Boogie Synthpop
sexual minimalistic playful sensual love rhythmic uplifting romantic
1k Ratings 12 Reviews 3.95 Average
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - The Bottle / Back Home, Cover art
The Bottle / Back Home
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
3.99 304 304 1 1
1974 Single
Soul Jazz-Funk
rhythmic conscious alcohol melancholic political progressive
304 Ratings 1 Reviews 3.99 Average
Isley Brothers - That Lady (Parts 1 & 2), Cover art
That Lady (Parts 1 & 2)
Isley Brothers
3.95 422 422 9 9
14 July 1973 Single
Funk Soul
Psychedelic Soul Funk Rock Acid Rock Smooth Soul
longing sensual love passionate energetic melodic rhythmic
422 Ratings 9 Reviews 3.95 Average
Parliament - Flash Light / Swing Down Sweet Chariot, Cover art
Flash Light / Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Parliament
3.96 428 428 8 8
January 1978 Single
P-Funk Synth Funk
science fiction party rhythmic cryptic humorous heavy
428 Ratings 8 Reviews 3.96 Average
Marvin Gaye - Got to Give It Up (Part 1 & 2), Cover art
Got to Give It Up (Part 1 & 2)
Marvin Gaye
3.93 532 532 8 8
April 1977 Single
Funk Soul Disco
party rhythmic summer warm romantic uplifting melodic minimalistic
532 Ratings 8 Reviews 3.93 Average
Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity, Cover art
Virtual Insanity
Jamiroquai
3.91 1k 1,091 4 4
19 August 1996 Single
Acid Jazz Funk
Neo-Soul
futuristic conscious rhythmic melodic anxious lush existential energetic
1k Ratings 4 Reviews 3.91 Average
Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove, Cover art
Let's Groove
Earth, Wind & Fire
3.92 807 807 11 11
21 October 1981 Single
Disco Synth Funk
Smooth Soul Boogie
party rhythmic uplifting nocturnal happy warm sensual melodic
807 Ratings 11 Reviews 3.92 Average
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover / My Love Is Forever, Cover art
I Wanna Be Your Lover / My Love Is Forever
Prince
3.92 695 695 7 7
24 August 1979 Single
Disco Funk Minneapolis Sound
Pop Soul Synth Funk
sensual passionate love party sexual warm urban
695 Ratings 7 Reviews 3.92 Average
Steve Monite / Tabu Ley Rochereau - Only You / Hafi Deo, Cover art
Only You / Hafi Deo
Steve Monite / Tabu Ley Rochereau
3.95 217 217 1 1
25 August 2017 Single
Boogie Synth Funk Electro-Disco
Afro-Funk
rhythmic party
217 Ratings 1 Reviews 3.95 Average
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  • Prince and The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy / Erotic City ("Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive"), Cover art
    Let's Go Crazy / Erotic City ("Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive")
    1984 Single
    1k Ratings 28 Reviews 4.20 Average
    4.20 1k 1,391 28 28
  • Daft Punk - Something About Us (Love Theme From Interstella 5555), Cover art
    Something About Us (Love Theme From Interstella 5555)
    2003 Single
    985 Ratings 7 Reviews 4.07 Average
    4.07 985 985 7 7
  • Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street / Hang On in There, Cover art
    Across 110th Street / Hang On in There
    1973 Single
    578 Ratings 6 Reviews 4.06 Average
    4.06 578 578 6 6
  • Curtis Mayfield - Superfly / Underground, Cover art
    Superfly / Underground
    1972 Single
    503 Ratings 4 Reviews 4.02 Average
    4.02 503 503 4 4
  • Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) / Underground, Cover art
    Freddie's Dead (Theme From Superfly) / Underground
    1972 Single
    372 Ratings 5 Reviews 4.00 Average
    4.00 372 372 5 5
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  • Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense (Girlfriend Is Better) / Heaven, Cover art
    Stop Making Sense (Girlfriend Is Better) / Heaven
    1984 Single
    298 Ratings 3 Reviews 4.09 Average
    4.09 298 298 3 3
  • Trouble Funk - Drop the Bomb, Cover art
    Drop the Bomb
    1981 Single
    51 Ratings 3.50 Average
    3.50 51 51
  • Prince - 1999 (Live at Masonic Hall, Detroit, MI, 11/30/1982 - Late Show), Cover art
    1999 (Live at Masonic Hall, Detroit, MI, 11/30/1982 - Late Show)
    2019 Single
    17 Ratings 1 Reviews 4.09 Average
    4.09 17 17 1 1
  • James Brown - Spinning Wheel (Parts 1 & 2), Cover art
    Spinning Wheel (Parts 1 & 2)
    1971 Single
    15 Ratings 3.14 Average
    3.14 15 15
  • Prince & the NPG - Days of Wild (Live in Montreal), Cover art
    Days of Wild (Live in Montreal)
    2002 Single
    14 Ratings 3.39 Average
    3.39 14 14
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  • D'Angelo - I Found My Smile Again, Cover art
    I Found My Smile Again
    2008 Single
    111 Ratings 4.38 Average
    4.38 111 111
  • William Onyeabor - Good Name, Cover art
    Good Name
    2013 Single
    118 Ratings 3.75 Average
    3.75 118 118
  • Luther Vandross / Tatsuro Yamashita - She's a Super Lady / Love Talkin', Cover art
    She's a Super Lady / Love Talkin'
    2015 Single
    31 Ratings 3.81 Average
    3.81 31 31
  • Prince - Holly Rock (Edit), Cover art
    Holly Rock (Edit)
    2019 Single
    42 Ratings 3.37 Average
    3.37 42 42
  • William Onyeabor - Body and Soul, Cover art
    Body and Soul
    2002 Single
    33 Ratings 3.67 Average
    3.67 33 33
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