Funky Sensation

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Released 1981 Length 4:56 Writer(s) Kenton Nix		Format 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl Label Atlantic DMD-286 (US)
Recorded Atlantic Studios, N.Y.C.

"Funky Sensation" is a song released in 1981 by American singer Gwen McCrae.

The song was written by Kenton Nix who also wrote "Heartbeat" for Taana Gardner. It was produced by Nix and Henry Batts.

"Funky Sensation" peaked at #22 on the Billboard Black Singles chart and #15 on the Club chart.

This song is also included in her eponymous 1981 album Gwen McCrae and it was sampled by numerous artists.

1982 release

12" vinyl

US: Atlantic / DMD-286

Arrangement, producer, songwriter: Kenton Nix

Co-producer: Henry Batts

Executive producers: Henry Batts, Kenton Nix, Milton A. Simpson

In 1981, old school hip hop musician Afrika Bambaataa sampled the song for "Jazzy Sensation".

in 1996, Rahsaan Patterson sampled the song for "Where You Are"

In 1996, Shyheim sampled the song for "Can You Feel It?"

In 2002, Ja Rule sampled the song for "Last Temptations"

In 2006, Leela James sampled the song for "Good Time"

In 2010, the single was heavily sampled in the German language single "Get Up," by DJ Thomilla featuring Afrob

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