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Genre: rare groove

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Parent Genre: jazz

Rare groove is a music genre that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its fusion of funk, soul, jazz, and R&B. It is known for its use of obscure and rare samples, often taken from obscure or forgotten records. The genre has a strong emphasis on rhythm and groove, with a focus on tight, funky basslines and intricate drum patterns. It has been influential in the development of hip hop, particularly in the use of samples.


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Most popular rare groove albums

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Sky's The Limit
1978
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16 Slabs of Funk
2002
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The Collection
2006
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fabric presents Maribou State (DJ Mix)
2020
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Larry Levan's Classic West End Records Remixes Made Famous at the Legendary Paradise Garage (2012 -
1999
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I Choose You (formerly Blind Over You)
1975
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Warm Heart Cold Steel
2009
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The Movers,Vol. 1 - 1970-1976 (Analog Africa No. 35)
2022
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Looking Up: The Complete Works
2018
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Love is a Hurtin' Thing
2015
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Funky Disposition
2005
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Harlem Underground Band
1976
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Heavy Soul!
1968
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Feelin's From Within
1976

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List of rare groove artists

Here is a list of rare groove artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the rare groove genre. You can find out what rare groove genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 29 129990
2 41 27664
3 31 13648
4 26 14175
5 37 35806
6 30 35902
7 37 13787
8 34 5986
9 25 11853
10 28 8092
11 33 12832
12 25 27480
13 30 4811
14 30 680
15 30 7059
16 29 29358
17 28 7587
18 29 31562
19 28 4506
20 28 1410
21 28 11206
22 28 5565
23 27 9725
24 24 10261
25 26 3002
26 25 16159
27 26 3092
28 26 7811
29 20 1671
30 24 1523
31 23 7744
32 22 13229
33 22 5847
34 22 8332
35 23 6531
36 22 2128
37 22 2276
38 21 7308
39 21 1614
40 19 13464
41 20 2427
42 20 4142
43 20 4316
44 19 3580
45 19 6556
46 19 2213
47 19 11041
48 19 1221
49 18 1656
50 15 1094
51 17 3460
52 17 8676
53 16 362
54 16 354
55 16 1659
56 16 3707
57 16 2410
58 13 2957
59 15 3795
60 15 206
61 14 1802
62 13 732
63 13 444
64 13 1189
65 13 2294
66 8 403
67 12 2572
68 12 496
69 11 1355
70 11 1172
71 11 643
72 11 1805
73 11 562
74 11 3364
75 11 745
76 11 1546
77 6 877
78 7 2078
79 10 1895
80 9 403
81 10 1525
82 10 1265
83 10 3769
84 10 1100
85 10 785
86 10 1175
87 9 455
88 9 1383
89 8 1728
90 8 9203
91 7 1122
92 6 163
93 6 662
94 6 1301
95 6 3311
96 6 147
97 5 706
98 5 549
99 5 866
100 5 715

rare groove playlist created by Chosic

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