In short
The artists most similar to The Real Thing are Sister Sledge, KC and the Sunshine Band, 10cc, Commodores and The Supremes, from the same brit funk, disco and funk circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Real Thing?
The artists most similar to The Real Thing are Sister Sledge, KC and the Sunshine Band, 10cc, Commodores and The Supremes, from the same brit funk, disco and funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Real Thing?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: 10cc, The O’Jays and Depeche Mode have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Real Thing" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing is usually associated with brit funk, disco, funk and r&b (group · GB · active since 1970), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.