The 1980s was a time of synth-pop & new wave. In funk, this era saw slap bass & syncopated rhythms influences. This page presents funk songs that defined the 1980s — showcasing slap bass & syncopated rhythms.
On Broadway
George Benson
Turn Your Love Around
George Benson
Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
Quincy Jones
Street Life
The Crusaders
That's the Way of the World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Super Freak
Rick James
Atomic Dog
George Clinton
Lady (You Bring Me Up)
Commodores
Sexual Healing
Marvin Gaye
Moody
ESG
Little Red Corvette
Prince
Kiss
Prince and the Revolution
Juicy Fruit
Mtume
Forget Me Nots
Patrice Rushen
Flashlight
Parliament
Ain't Nobody
Rufus & Chaka Khan
1999
Prince