Join FITE for the Funk Corona concert hosted by comedian, actress and television host Sheryl Underwood! Four bands will hit the stage!
The Time – they are created by Prince. Their single "Jerk Out" from Pandemonium album hit 1st place in Us R&B chart in 1990, number 9 in US Hot 100 and on 6th position in the US Dance chart in 1990. The band is leaded by their lead singer and songwriter Morris Day.
Cameo – they are formed in 1974 and they are soul-influenced funk group. In 1985 they released their 11th album – "Single Life" featuring the title "Attack Me With Your Love" hit number 3 on the R&B chart. The single "Word Up" hit the radio and in 1986 reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming their highest chart single. The album also hit number 8 and number 1 on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B charts. On February 20th, 2019 Larry Blackmon announced the first new single from the band in 19 years – "El Passo".
Ready for the World – they have a platinum album for reaching sales of over one million copies. They reached number 3 on the R&B album charts and six of the 9 songs in their first album "Ready for the World" are singles.
The Mary Jane Girls are R&B soul and funk group gained popularity in the 1980's. Their albums "Mary Jane Girls" and "Only Four You" became gold albums. Their single "In My House" from the album "Only Four You" in 1985 became their biggest hit. It reached number 7 in US chart and spend 12 weeks in the top 40. They reached number 3 in US R&B chart and number 1 in the US Dance Club songs chart. Mary Jane Girls were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2019.