Newcleus

USA, 1979–1986

Brooklyn electro-funk group best known for 'Jam on It' (1984), with its sped-up 'wikki-wikki' vocals. Their sound drew heavily on Kraftwerk and P-Funk, a key part of the early-1980s electro movement.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Newcleus and 0 artists Newcleus influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Newcleus?

• Kraftwerk — Newcleus named Kraftwerk a chief influence and openly borrowed rhythms from them for their electro sound.
• Parliament-Funkadelic — Alongside Kraftwerk, P-Funk (Funkadelic/Parliament) was the group's other main influence.