Lipps, Inc. were an American funk and disco band, best known for their 1980
global hit "Funkytown." Formed in 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the group
originally consisted of lead singer Cynthia Johnson and producer Steven
Greenberg, who made their official debut later that year with the studio album
Mouth to Mouth. "Funkytown," the second single from the LP, became an unexpected
hit across the globe in 1980, topping the charts in 28 countries and achieving
double platinum sales. In the following years, Lipps, Inc. continued to deliver
dance floor-ready singles like "All Night D...