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Cynthia Johnson eventually moved on to a successful solo career and returned to her roots in gospel and jazz, but her work on "Funkytown" remains her most enduring global contribution.

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. Lipps Inc Funkytown Cynthia Johnson

While "Funkytown" is often remembered for its electronic, space-age sound, Cynthia Johnson’s vocals provided the human spark that made it a hit. Before joining Lipps Inc., Johnson was already a seasoned musician, having performed with the Grammy-winning choir . Her ability to blend gospel-trained power with the precise, rhythmic demands of disco created the "signature" sound that propelled the song to the top of the charts in 28 countries. A Minneapolis Masterpiece Cynthia Johnson eventually moved on to a successful