Peanut Butter Palace Records

Genre: 1970s Funk / Soul
Active: 1973-1978
Location: Detroit, MI

Bio:
Foxy Fontaine was the queen of explicit funk in the mid-1970s, taking the raw honesty of soul music several steps further into uncharted territory. Known for her raunchy live performances and even raunchier studio recordings, Foxy made no apologies for her sexuality or her subject matter.

Born in Detroit in the early 1950s, Foxy got her start singing backup before breaking out on her own with a funk sound that was equal parts seductive and aggressive. Her recordings were sold under the counter at record stores and became legendary in certain circles for their explicit content and undeniable grooves.

While contemporaries were singing about love and heartbreak, Foxy was detailing exactly what she wanted and how she wanted it, over wah-wah guitar and horn stabs that would make any funk legend jealous. Her live shows were notorious for their explicit monologues and audience participation that often crossed several lines.

Foxy retired from music in 1978, reportedly to raise a family and avoid further controversy. Her recordings remained buried until Peanut Butter Palace Records discovered them in 2025.

Notable Releases:
Ride It Till I Break It (1975)

Sound: Funky bass lines, wah-wah guitar, horn sections, talk-sing vocals, and 70s production that prioritizes groove above all else.