Truth In Rhythm

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in WYGYFF (Episode 29): This is the fifth Jam Fans Forum episode in which expert panelists provide their top picks in various funk music categories. This time around, we are taking on the typically sexy and romantic topic of the 5 Greatest Funk Ballads of All Time.  DR GX’s Funk Ballad Definition: Produced by funk, funky or funk-capable artists, these songs are downtempo and often sensual, deeply soulful with emotive lead vocals while maintaining funk groove musical elements. Examples of that are prominent bass or plucking, pronounced drums, guitar solos, arresting background vocals and harmonies, unconventional and creative soundscapes, and extended running times. These songs are generally not overly sentimental, sappy, poppy or cliched in lyrics, feel or sound, and frequently are more rhythmic than melodic – yet they still touch the soul and stick in the mind of listeners. These songs are typically ideal for very intimate, body-on-body slow dancing – or in house party vernacu