Featured on the group's debut studio album, Mouth to Mouth (1979). Commercial Success
The single sold over eight million copies worldwide and achieved double-platinum status in the U.S.. Legacy and Covers Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)
Lipps Inc., a studio-based project from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Featured on the group's debut studio album, Mouth
It reached number one in 28 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, West Germany, and the Netherlands. It reached number one in 28 countries, including
Created by musician/producer Steven Greenberg with lead vocals by Cynthia Johnson , a former saxophonist and Miss Black Minnesota.
Released in March 1980, by Lipps Inc. is one of the most successful and enduring disco-funk anthems of all time. Written and produced by Steven Greenberg, the track served as a bridge between the late-70s disco era and the electronic-heavy pop of the 1980s. Production and Origins
The song was written while Greenberg lived in Minneapolis; the lyrics express a metaphorical longing for a place with more "energy," often cited as his dream of moving to New York City.