The albums that define
boogie.
Our picks for where to start with boogie — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The boogie essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
The Gap Band
Gap Band V: Jammin'
A vibrant fusion of funk and boogie grooves that beckon listeners to dance and celebrate life.
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The Gap Band
Ain't Nothin' But a Party
A vibrant mix of funk grooves and smooth R&B melodies that encapsulate the party spirit of the '90s.
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The Gap Band
The Gap Band II
A vibrant mix of funk and R&B grooves layered with infectious melodies and smooth harmonies.
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The Gap Band
Gap Band VII
A vibrant blend of funk and soul that pulses with rhythmic grooves and catchy melodies.
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The Gap Band
The Gap Band
A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
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The Gap Band
Gap Band VI
A vibrant fusion of funk and R&B laced with catchy hooks and danceable grooves.
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The Gap Band
Magicians Holiday
A vibrant blend of funk and soul infused with playful energy and smooth melodies.
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The Gap Band
The Gap Band
A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and smooth R&B melodies that invite listeners to dance with joy.
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The Gap Band
Gap Band IV
Funky grooves and smooth melodies intertwine, delivering a quintessential sound of early '80s R&B and boogie.
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The Whispers
The Whispers
Smooth harmonies and infectious grooves define this quintessential boogie album, blending funk with soulful vocals.
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The Whispers
Whisper in Your Ear
Smooth harmonies and infectious grooves create a vibrant celebration of love and joy.
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The Whispers
Just Gets Better with Time
Smooth harmonies and infectious grooves define this quintessential boogie album, perfect for dance floors.
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The Whispers
Open Up Your Love
Smooth harmonies and infectious grooves blend to create a quintessential boogie soundtrack of the late '70s.
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The Whispers
Imagination
A vibrant fusion of smooth vocal harmonies and infectious boogie rhythms that invites effortless dancing.
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Yarbrough and Peoples
The Two of Us
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