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DC's claim to musical fame: go-go music

Go-go is a subgenre of funk that originated in the DC area during the mid- to late-1970s. A handful of bands contributed to the early evolution of the genre, but singer-guitarist Chuck Brown is credited with having developed most of the hallmarks of the style. He is the godfather of go-go music!

This style of music and the bands that fall into this category/style of music have had little success outside of the DC metro area (NoVA, DC, MD).

You all might know E.U.'s song, "Da Butt" --- this brought go-go music to a national scene.

Some might know Rare Essence's "Overnight Scenario". Here is a sample of Overnight Scenario.

Here is the water dance by dj flexxx. Click on the water dance link and you will hear some awesome go-go. Throw your hands in the air 'n do da water dance!

And so that everyone knows - Chuck Brown had a significant influence on all of these different bands (and in turn, these songs). Chuck Brown's official website has every bit of information about this amazing artist as well as samples of kick ass go-go music! Go check it out!!!