Synth funk is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by the heavy use of synthesizers, drum machines, and funk-inspired basslines. The genre is known for its upbeat and danceable rhythms, often featuring catchy hooks and vocal harmonies. Synth funk was popularized by a number of influential artists, who blended elements of funk, R&B, and electronic music to create a unique sound that was both futuristic and nostalgic. Today, the genre remains a popular choice for dance parties and retro-themed events, and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
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# | name | Popularity | instrumentalness | danceability | energy | acousticness | Happiness | tempo | followers |
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1 | 71 | 6 | 71 | 60 | 22 | 61 | 120 | 6806172 | |
2 | 60 | 0 | 71 | 74 | 17 | 82 | 117 | 1115208 | |
3 | 52 | 3 | 77 | 64 | 24 | 74 | 110 | 521141 | |
4 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 57 | 40 | 47 | 111 | 143087 | |
5 | 47 | 86 | 73 | 59 | 31 | 38 | 101 | 28621 | |
6 | 45 | 28 | 69 | 65 | 21 | 55 | 105 | 49918 | |
7 | 43 | 2 | 81 | 71 | 12 | 74 | 115 | 113277 | |
8 | 42 | 1 | 71 | 63 | 8 | 67 | 117 | 448978 | |
9 | 39 | 40 | 76 | 64 | 7 | 76 | 114 | 57402 | |
10 | 38 | 63 | 82 | 52 | 14 | 54 | 112 | 12716 | |
11 | 38 | 9 | 72 | 64 | 10 | 60 | 110 | 14774 | |
12 | 38 | 5 | 76 | 66 | 5 | 66 | 119 | 13498 | |
13 | 36 | 43 | 66 | 58 | 20 | 64 | 108 | 21180 | |
14 | 34 | 3 | 61 | 48 | 25 | 50 | 102 | 6435 | |
15 | 34 | 0 | 61 | 66 | 31 | 53 | 100 | 7476 | |
16 | 33 | 22 | 82 | 76 | 9 | 70 | 107 | 8716 | |
17 | 33 | 10 | 76 | 75 | 20 | 70 | 107 | 6853 | |
18 | 32 | 20 | 68 | 70 | 19 | 80 | 116 | 13059 | |
19 | 32 | 7 | 59 | 72 | 25 | 49 | 98 | 8978 | |
20 | 29 | 45 | 56 | 65 | 14 | 56 | 114 | 10283 | |
21 | 29 | 60 | 82 | 51 | 5 | 72 | 113 | 5985 | |
22 | 29 | 7 | 77 | 55 | 14 | 73 | 101 | 8569 | |
23 | 28 | 23 | 64 | 58 | 7 | 45 | 117 | 21064 | |
24 | 28 | 56 | 81 | 52 | 5 | 76 | 109 | 3545 | |
25 | 27 | 87 | 69 | 80 | 7 | 67 | 136 | 6554 | |
26 | 27 | 36 | 72 | 60 | 8 | 52 | 121 | 3335 | |
27 | 27 | 38 | 68 | 56 | 38 | 65 | 122 | 4938 | |
28 | 26 | 0 | 67 | 78 | 6 | 69 | 113 | 22798 | |
29 | 26 | 12 | 63 | 71 | 6 | 78 | 106 | 8466 | |
30 | 25 | 59 | 73 | 55 | 36 | 69 | 135 | 5248 | |
31 | 25 | 0 | 78 | 77 | 4 | 70 | 108 | 5962 | |
32 | 24 | 1 | 76 | 62 | 24 | 71 | 117 | 7266 | |
33 | 24 | 7 | 64 | 82 | 5 | 75 | 108 | 3759 | |
34 | 24 | 24 | 59 | 60 | 37 | 46 | 96 | 2561 | |
35 | 23 | 39 | 70 | 64 | 16 | 61 | 106 | 7214 | |
36 | 23 | 0 | 73 | 76 | 10 | 82 | 95 | 2284 | |
37 | 22 | 0 | 74 | 72 | 3 | 54 | 98 | 7732 | |
38 | 21 | 11 | 72 | 70 | 16 | 81 | 104 | 6150 | |
39 | 19 | 8 | 85 | 68 | 5 | 83 | 112 | 8044 | |
40 | 16 | 0 | 71 | 74 | 1 | 60 | 128 | 752 | |
41 | 16 | 1 | 77 | 84 | 7 | 72 | 118 | 855 | |
42 | 16 | 78 | 64 | 21 | 66 | 78 | 142 | 2559 | |
43 | 15 | 5 | 78 | 82 | 12 | 76 | 97 | 1308 | |
44 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 598 | |
45 | 13 | 1 | 68 | 69 | 23 | 49 | 103 | 980 | |
46 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2334 | |
47 | 13 | 31 | 89 | 52 | 15 | 83 | 109 | 1072 | |
48 | 12 | 54 | 79 | 81 | 14 | 70 | 118 | 2683 | |
49 | 12 | 88 | 83 | 71 | 28 | 75 | 115 | 2845 | |
50 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2480 | |
51 | 9 | 89 | 75 | 73 | 0 | 7 | 129 | 4064 | |
52 | 9 | 2 | 89 | 39 | 4 | 52 | 116 | 1059 | |
53 | 9 | 0 | 80 | 88 | 6 | 89 | 125 | 427 | |
54 | 8 | 37 | 66 | 54 | 9 | 50 | 109 | 3032 | |
55 | 8 | 69 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 64 | 125 | 4624 | |
56 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 792 | |
57 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 246 | |
58 | 5 | 81 | 80 | 35 | 2 | 96 | 113 | 458 | |
59 | 5 | 40 | 80 | 55 | 6 | 91 | 112 | 170 | |
60 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 70 | 4 | 61 | 87 | 2168 | |
61 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | |
62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 260 | |
63 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 964 |