D.C. Go-Go Music: Essential Tracks and Artists

Go-go music is the soundtrack of Washington, D.C. Despite a four-decade history and a few national hits like Da Butt, by Experience Unlimited (E.U.), and Shake Your Thang by Salt-N-Pepa with E.U., the funk offshoot, often referred to as a cousin of Hip-Hop, is a proudly regional music — born in the nation’s capital and embraced and supported by fans in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Rolling Stone shares the story of Go-Go Music via 16 essential tracks. Read the full article here.