From Shrek 2 to South Park , the track remains a go-to anthem for fun and escapism.
The song spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980. Lipps Inc Funkytown Cynthia Johnson
Created by producer , Lipps Inc. was a studio project born in the Twin Cities. Greenberg wanted a sound that captured the transition from the glitz of the 70s disco era to the electronic pulse of the 80s. With Johnson as the frontwoman, the group’s debut album, Mouth to Mouth , became an instant sensation. The Legacy of "Funkytown" From Shrek 2 to South Park , the
While "Funkytown" is often remembered for its electronic, space-age sound, Cynthia Johnson’s vocals provided the human spark that made it a hit. Before joining Lipps Inc., Johnson was already a seasoned musician, having performed with the Grammy-winning choir . Her ability to blend gospel-trained power with the precise, rhythmic demands of disco created the "signature" sound that propelled the song to the top of the charts in 28 countries. A Minneapolis Masterpiece was a studio project born in the Twin Cities
