As a musical hub for funk music, Dayton, Ohio was very much apart of the movement responsible for its prominence and lasting influence.

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From the Ohio Players to Lakeside, Slave and Zapp, some of the top funk bands in the country came from Dayton.

“Funk music is part of the genre of gospel and blues ... David Webb pointed to “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars as an obvious example. Plus, he said hip hop artists sample the genre ...

"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars 10. "Roar" by Katy Perry "Fireflies" was certified diamond on January 25, 2023. It's also one of the few solo-written songs from this century to ...