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Many early disco songs leaned on the same rhythmic phrasings as funk, and hip hop was spawned through ... had distinctive funk elements, as did pop artists like Michael Jackson.

But sadly, the Soul Sonic Force—comprised of Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, The G.L.O.B.E and DJ Jazzy Jay—has lost one its members.

‘WE WANT THE FUNK!’ explores the lifespan of the genre and features interviews with George Clinton, Kirk Franklin, Questlove, David Byrnem, and more.