During the early 1970s, the band switched to a grittier funk sound, which was as influential on the music industry as their earlier work.
The lack of a drummer and the group's direction hardly accorded with the pair's fondness for funk sounds.
The soundtrack recreated the funk sound of '70s' film and television theme music.
Their original music tended toward a hard funk sound, mainly influenced by three musicians who formed the core of the group.
Together, they produced a new kind of funk sound heavily influenced by jazz and psychedelic rock.
Early on, the group took on a funk sound more reminiscent of the early 70s.
The song's beat is characterized by a flute sample and quick drums giving it a "futuristic funk" sound.
In contrast to her previous work with jazz and soul influences, the album features a prominent funk sound.
They later recorded it in Cleveland with a funk sound.
He wanted the band to have a funk sound with Latin influences.