Most famously sampled the groove for their 1989 hit "Me Myself and I" .
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 Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep
Also heavily utilized the song's themes and sounds, even featuring George Clinton on their own track titled "Knee Deep". Most famously sampled the groove for their 1989
The track is widely considered a "blueprint" for rhythm, influencing future generations through its heavy use in hip-hop sampling. The refrain "not just knee deep, she was
Used portions of the song in "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)" .
The former lead singer of The Spinners provided the distinctive lead vocals.