DJ Funk

The importance of DJ Funk has been the subject of debate and reflection for years. DJ Funk has had a significant impact on multiple aspects of society and daily life. Since its emergence, DJ Funk has aroused the interest and curiosity of experts in different fields, as well as the general population. In this article, we will explore the background of DJ Funk, its evolution over time, and its relevance today. Likewise, we will analyze the possible future implications of DJ Funk and its influence in different areas.

DJ Funk
DJ Funk in 2003
DJ Funk in 2003
Background information
Birth nameCharles E. Chambers III
Born(1971-01-25)January 25, 1971
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 2025(2025-03-04) (aged 54)
GenresHouse, rave, ghetto house
OccupationDJ
Years active1989–2025
LabelsFunk Records, Dance Mania

Charles Chambers (Jan 25th, 1971 – March 4th, 2025), better known by his stage name DJ Funk, was an American DJ who pioneered the ghetto house subgenre of house music.[1] Through the 1990s, he built a regional reputation in the Chicago-Detroit region and in the Midwest rave scene.[2] His 1999 album Booty House Anthems was distributed nationally and sold over one million copies. He founded the Funk Records label in 2006.[3] He is included in Modulations, a 1998 film documentary of electronic music.[4]

DJ Funk died from cancer on March 4th, 2025, at the age of 54. [5]

Discography

Albums

  • 1992: Ghetto House Anthems
  • 1993: Ghetto House Anthems 2
  • 1999: Booty House Anthems
  • 2006: Booty House Anthems 2
  • 2013: Booty House Anthems 3

Additional album mixes:

  • I Love Ghetto
  • Freaky Stylz
  • Freaky Stylz 2
  • Mr. Big D**k
  • Bootyology
  • Booty Bounce 2000
  • Guest appearance on DJ V's Juke-A-Licious Side A

Remixes

  • Justice – "Let There Be Light (DJ Funk Remix)"

References

  1. ^ "DJ Funk". Discogs.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "DJ Funk: Biography", AllMusic, (accessed February 2, 2009)
  3. ^ "Fused DJing presenting DJ funk" Archived 2017-08-28 at the Wayback Machine, Web.archive.org, December 3, 2007
  4. ^ "DJ Funk" Archived 2007-09-02 at the Wayback Machine, SF Station, September 2, 2007
  5. ^ "Ghetto house pioneer DJ Funk dies aged 54". Pl.ra.co. Retrieved March 5, 2025.