Funky 4 + 1

Funky 4 + 1
Also known as
  • Funky 4 + 1 More
  • Funky Four Plus One
  • Funky Four Plus One More
  • Funky Four
OriginBronx, New York City
GenresHip hop
Years active1977–1983
LabelsEnjoy Records
Sugar Hill Records
Past members

Funky 4 + 1 was an American hip hop group from The Bronx, New York, composed of Jazzy Jeff, Sha-Rock (b. Sharon Green), D.J. Breakout, Guy Williams, Keith Keith, The Voice of K.K., and Rodney Cee (Stone). The group originally started with K.K Rockwell, Keith Caesar, Rahiem and Sha Rock, the rest of the members joined at later times. The latter two members also performed together as the duo Double Trouble, notably in the film Wild Style. They were the first hip hop group to receive a record deal, as well as the first to perform live on national television. The group was also the first to start selling their records commercially. The group was also notable for being the first to have a woman MC, Sha-Rock.