What 1980's band sang uptown funk?

"Uptown Funk" is actually performed by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, and it was released in 2014, not the 1980s. However, if you're looking for a band from the 1980s that influenced the funk genre, you might consider groups like Kool & The Gang or Prince and the Revolution. These artists played significant roles in shaping the funk sound that inspired later hits like "Uptown Funk."