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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" Lipps Inc Funkytown Cynthia Johnson

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If you’ve ever stepped onto a dance floor, chances are you’ve felt that irresistible urge to "talk about it, talk about it, talk about it." Released in 1980 by the Minneapolis-based group , "Funkytown" isn’t just a disco classic—it’s a global phenomenon. But behind the synthesized beats and futuristic vocoders was a powerhouse vocalist who gave the track its soul: Cynthia Johnson . The Soul of the Machine Greenberg wanted a sound that captured the transition

Though Lipps Inc. disbanded in 1985 , the quest for that mythical "Funkytown"—a place where the party never ends—continues every time the needle drops.