In the wake of losing Prince and Earth Wind and Fire's Maurice White, we've been craving some funk and although its a tall order, Cleveland native Marcus Alan Ward is going some way to bring the party. A multi-instrumentalist and self-taught musician, his music bridges all the genres as he infuses eclectic elements of funk, soul, jazz, hip hop and rock. His latest single 'Little Sunshine' is as scorching as you would imagine and embodies a rousing love song that'll cause nothing but head bopping and body popping. A modern take on a classic type of song, his nod to the gods of funk should not go unnoticed. - SJ