Make It Funky
James Brown
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(Bobby asks) What you gonna play now? (James Brown says:) Bobby, I don't know but what's it ever I play Its got to be funky! (Bobby says:) yeah One-two-three (Make it funky) (Make it funky) huh! (Make it funky) I got-ta (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) Tell me it is (Make it funky) So it is (Make it funky) Got to do it now (Make it funky) I got to do it now (Make it funky) Oh yes! (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make it funky) Oh yes I got-ta (make it funky) I got the need to (make it funky) I want ta say now (make it funky) Oh yes I got to do it now (Make it funky) (Make it funky) Oh yes I got-ta do it now (Make it funky) (Make it funky) (Make if funky) (Make it funky) The drum beat (make it funky) Got-ta hear the drum beat (make it funky) Funky with the beat (make it funky) The beat (make it funky) Ha! (make it funky) Good Lord! (make it funky) ain't it nice ha-ha-ha (make it funky) Good Lord!(make it funky) Take me home! (make it funky) To the bridge (make it funky) To the bridge (make it funky) So funky I can't help it! Neck bones-candy yams-turnips Its for the snake! Its for the snake! Drift straight Crackin bread..ha ha
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Written by: JAMES BROWN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Production"Make it Funky" is a song released by American musician James Brown in 1971.
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Album InclusionThe track is included in Brown's 36th studio album entitled "Hot Pants".
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Track SalesThe song is a commercially successful hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Notable FeaturesThe song features a strong rhythmic groove and unique phrasing that are classic hallmarks of Brown's funk style.
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SongwritersJames Brown wrote the song in collaboration with Charles Bobbit, his personal manager.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by a repetitive, driving bass line, and it is considered a fundamental part of the development of funk music.
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LegacyThe song's catchy and compelling sound made it a popular choice for future sample use by various hip-hop artists.
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PerformanceThe song features an extended instrumental section, allowing for extensive improvisation during live performances.
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LineupBrown's then-rhythm section, recognized as The J.B.'s, contributed to the memorable groove of "Make It Funky," and the song particularly highlights the skills of bassist Fred Thomas.
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PersonnelThe track also features renowned trombone player Fred Wesley, saxophonist Maceo Parker, and drummer Jabo Starks, all regular performers in Brown's band.
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Record Label"Make it Funky" was released through Polydor Records, the record label Brown was signed to most of his career.
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Lengthy CompositionUnlike many of Brown's previous songs, "Make it Funky" runs over twelve minutes long.
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Musical TransitionThe song represents Brown's transition from a predominantly soul and R&B-based sound to a significantly more funk-oriented style.
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Cultural Impact“Make It Funky” signaled the final stage of a stylistic change in Black popular music, which started in the 1960s while advancing new dance styles and attitudes about race, sex, and African American identity in popular culture.
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Prolonged Chart Position"Make It Funky", aside from topping the R&B charts, also managed to stay in the top position for a considerable period, retaining its No. 1 spot for three weeks.
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