Play That Funky Music - Tribute to the Funky Ladies of the 2010's

Music Wed - While this is the day/night before Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment and give a little respect to one of my favorite musical genres: Funky music. There is nothing like some good old booty-shaking 70's funky music. I am sad to report that I do not see a lot of current artists getting funky. Yes, Prince can still get up and get funky, but he is in virtual semi-retirement, and there really no successors to his throne. Or, are there? I would suggest yes there are, but they are not men following in the footsteps Stevie, Bootsy Collins, The Commodores, The Brothers Johnson or so many other funkmasters. Today, the funkiest music is coming from two women, so let me introduce you to Janelle Monae and Erykah Bahdu. Ms. Monae is able to combine the dance moves of James Brown, the funky beats of MJ, the complex funky musical arrangements of Stevie, and the attitude of George Clinton. To get an introduction to her unique style and prodigious funkability, I suggest you check out "Dance Apocalyptic" (http://youtu.be/eaMBagakSdM) and "Tightrope" (http://youtu.be/rzZnao2fbRQ). As for Ms. Bahdu, her style is a slinky, funky mashup of Miles Davis jazz grooves and Isaac Hayes funky goodness. In "On and On" (http://youtu.be/-CPCs7vVz6s) and "Tyrone" (http://youtu.be/YY2-mrsXgMM), Erykah is breaking it down and speaking the truth. The first video spotlights her visual creativity, while the latter video captures her electric live performances. This is some serious funky music that no male is matching today. Now, when you combine these two funky ladies, you get a little slice of funkalicious goodness called "Q.U.E.E.N." (http://youtu.be/tEddixS-UoU). If you are looking for the torch bearers in the 21st century for funky tunes, the sisters are taking on the mantle and bringing some serious funk to their games. Thank you ladies! Enjoy!