Funkadelic - (not Just) Knee Deep -

Most famously sampled the groove for their 1989 hit "Me Myself and I" .

Arranged the recording and played a crucial role in shaping Funkadelic’s late-70s sound. Musical Legacy and Sampling Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep

Released in 1979 on the album Uncle Jam Wants You , is one of the most significant tracks in the history of funk music. Clocking in at over 15 minutes in its full album version, it became Funkadelic's second and final #1 hit on the Billboard Soul Singles chart. Lyric Summary Most famously sampled the groove for their 1989

Used portions of the song in "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)" . Clocking in at over 15 minutes in its

The track is widely considered a "blueprint" for rhythm, influencing future generations through its heavy use in hip-hop sampling.

The song centers on a man's encounter with a girl who is the . While the narrator is unimpressed by traditional dances like The Jerk, The Monkey, or The Chicken, he is captivated by her "totally deep" performance of The Freak . The refrain "not just knee deep, she was totally deep" emphasizes her complete immersion in the rhythm and the funk. Key Contributors