Benny Bunter
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^ case in point. Windrush riddim is massive.
Didn't mean to derail the discussion re. funky crossing over, its an interesting subject. Especially when there are funky-ish tunes from outside funky like 'What U Talking About' that ARE crossing over, at least in terms of that student crowd who love Annie Mac and Toddla T etc.
i don't see how that tune is funky-ish other than having ms dynamite on it.
the post-dubstep people have definitely taken the idea of using rhythm from the funky producers, definitely. I don't think it would have occurred to them otherwise.
the post-dubstep people have definitely taken the idea of using that rhythm from the funky producers, definitely. I don't think it would have occurred to them otherwise.
I must admit I'm not sure if I was thinking of the original - I think that funky has popularised that sort of syncopated clap-rhythm outside of uk funky the genre, its probably the most pervasive influence its had on electronic music...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clave_(rhythm) < is this the one I'm thinking of? Seem to remember reading a good article online about how this 3:2 rhythm is found in a diverse range of genres...
Jamie XX remix of Adele
Two obvious examples of funky rhythms being used on songs which are popular with people who might not have even heard of/esteem funky:
Hot Chip
Jamie XX remix of Adele