Funky Sensation

Recorded in 1981 during Gwen McCrae's tenure with TK Records, the track was produced by Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid and featured the Miami studio musicians associated with the label's distinctive groove-driven sound. The remastered album version preserves the original recording while improving audio fidelity from the master tapes. Released as dance music was evolving from disco into early boogie and modern funk, the record became a club favorite thanks to its powerful rhythm section and McCrae's commanding vocal performance. It was one of the standout tracks of her later TK-era catalog. The recording became a foundational break and sample source for hip-hop, house and dance music producers. Its drum break, bassline and vocal elements have been widely sampled, making it one of the most influential funk recordings of the early 1980s.