The combination of rock and soul, purveyed by hot bands with a reliance on the rhythm section. Popularized in the late-1960s, it allowed for experimentation and improvisation. It grew out of James Brown's sound and was expanded upon by the adventurous Sly Stone. The sounds and concept were widely used by hip-hop groups in the 1980s and 1990s. Representative Artists: Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton.
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