This Time Make It Funky Explained

This Time Make It Funky
Cover:Traciemakeitfunky.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Tracie Spencer
Album:Make the Difference
Released:May 1, 1991
Recorded:1990
Studio:Cherokee Studios
Length:5:26
Label:Capitol
Prev Title:This House
Prev Year:1990
Next Title:Tender Kisses
Next Year:1991

"This Time Make It Funky" is a 1991[1] song by American singer–songwriter Tracie Spencer. This song is the third single from Spencer's second album, Make the Difference which was released in August of the previous year. The single was released on May 1, 1991. As stated in the title, the track samples many different hip-hop beats and rhythms as Spencer tells the DJ (Sir Spence) to "drop the bass...and make it funky".

Chart information

"This Time Make It Funky" disappointed on the charts, following the top–ten success of Spencer's previous two singles (This House and Save Your Love). The song reached #54 on The Billboard Hot 100 and #31 on the R&B Singles chart.

Music video

The 7" Mix was used for the music video. The music video begins with Spencer and dancers entering through a side door of a building. It features Spencer singing the song and Sir Spence performing his rap accompanied by dancers and light effects in the background.

Official versions/remixes

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=qyQKAQAAMAAJ&q=tracie+spencer+make+it+funky Joel Whitburn's Pop Annual, 1955-1999
  2. Web site: Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing September 16, 1991. September 16, 2022.