Led by founding members Robert "Kool" Bell and George "Funky" Brown, Kool & The Gang remains a global touring sensation. Their legacy is further celebrated with the recent release of Brown's book, Too Hot: Kool & the Gang & Me. People Just Wanna Have Fun serves as the band's 34th studio album and features some of the final studio work from founding horn players Ronald "Khalis" Bell and Dennis "D.T." Thomas, who passed away in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The album showcases an array of talented lead vocalists, including Sha Sha Jones, Shawn McQuiller, Lavell Evans, Dominique Karan, Rick Marcel, Walt Anderson, and rappers Ami Miller and Ole'.

For Bell and Brown, the new album represents a culmination of their illustrious career, which has seen them sell over 70 million albums worldwide. Their string of hit singles and dancefloor anthems, such as "Celebration," "Ladies Night," and "Get Down On It," has left an indelible mark on music history. Throughout their journey, Kool & The Gang have garnered two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, a BET Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award, and even earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bell's iconic bass guitar is proudly displayed in the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. From their humble beginnings in Newark, New Jersey, to captivating audiences in Nairobi, Kool & The Gang holds the record for the longest continuous performances by an R&B group. Their influence extends beyond their own discography, as they are also the most sampled R&B band of all time, with artists like Madonna, Jay-Z, Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson, Cypress Hill, and P. Diddy incorporating their music into their own hits.

Despite their immense success, Kool & The Gang has remained true to their roots while embracing the future. Bell describes the essence of the new album, stating, "You've got the funk, you've got the jazzier tracks, we have a few ballads on there. Then there are songs that cross over to a pop sort of thing. We go from the '70s, the '80s, right into now. It's old school, it's new school - we kinda captured it all here. With all our music over the years, people have had fun. So I'd say this album just about sums it all up."

People Just Wanna Have Fun is a testament to Kool & The Gang's enduring legacy and their ability to create music that transcends generations. This album encapsulates the spirit of their entire career, delivering an infectious blend of genres that is sure to get listeners moving and grooving. Kool & The Gang's impact on the music industry is undeniable, and their latest offering is yet another testament to their enduring musical legacy.