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FUNKTION ON TOUR: Josh The Funky 1 Halloween Bash
Josh The Funky 1 hails from Chicago, the home of House Music. A D.J. for over 14 years, Josh blends a unique style of Funky house, Electro-house, & Chicago House while incorporating ill-scratching and turntable tricks. Josh’s passion for the art of D.J.ing first came about when he discovered hip-hop while still in grade school. A fan of early pioneering groups like Public Enemy, E.P.M.D., Eric B. and Rakim he was enthralled by the art of scratching. One day a friend lent Josh a videotape of a D.J. battle, which unknowingly turned out to be a D.M.C. battle, the most renowned D.J. battle in the world. Mesmerized by what he saw could be done with 2 turntables and a mixer, Josh practiced and honed his skills relentlessly. His passion and persistence proved to be worthwhile, as he has since displayed his skills in some of the most prestigious D.J. battles in the world. 1997 saw Josh become a D.M.C. Midwest Finalist. In 1999 he competed in the Winter Music Conference scratching competition where he was a runner up to 3-time world champion D.J. Craze. In 2000 he took 1st place in the beat-mixing competition at the W.M.C.- D.J. spin-off. In 2001 Josh took his DJ skills to a wider audience, hitting the airwaves as a weekly resident on 96.3 FM (B96) Chicago’s longest running mixshow to date. Aside from radio and competing, Josh has also helped to coproduce legendary D.J., Bad Boy Bill’s, “Bangin the Box Vol. 4” and “Banging in London” series. With his experience and persistence Josh has since gone on to compile several of his own mix compilations including his most recent venture, “Universal Sound”, released on the prestigious System Recordings, home to DJs such as Junior Sanchez, Richard Vission, & Danny Tenaglia. Along with his D.J.ing accomplishments, Josh has also had his hand in the studio producing/remixing tracks for the some of the most prominent Producer/Artists like Dajae, Harrison Crump, Patrick Alavi, Granite & Phunk and even contributing a remix to Jessie Saunders seminal classic “On & On” , widely recognized as the first House record ever. However, “The Funky 1” is not one to be content with only producing and remixing records for other labels. In 2001 Josh launched his own record label, Funktion Recordings, partnering with long time friend Gus Calderone, both have worked tirelessly in bringing it to the forefront of the Dance Music Industry by featuring some of the worlds premiere House producers, including, Kid Crème, Ian Carey, Asle Bjorn,& Sucker DJs. When not running his label or in the Studio, Josh is constantly touring the world bringing his sound and skills together for the masses. |
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Man, if I didn't have exams all next week I'd be all over this... =\
Josh - When James Amato is gone to Chicago in the spring, is MN going to be picking up the torch and keeping good edm in Milwaukee?
I'm really, really hoping so... :) |
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| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
Man, if I didn't have exams all next week I'd be all over this... =\
Josh - When James Amato is gone to Chicago in the spring, is MN going to be picking up the torch and keeping good edm in Milwaukee?
I'm really, really hoping so... :) |
It would be an honor....I have been in discussion with owners about granting me 1 friday a month. They seem receptive so we will se what happens...Time will tell. Me and james are very good friends i know are taste are a bit different but all in all its about the music in the end. I would like to see more guys like josh, starkillers, haitras, steve angelo, jose nunez, robbie rivera, etc brought to mantra but i just hope the heads will come and support it. It may be a gamble flipping the script a bit...but thats why i would like to do it once a month as a teaser...Hell I inquired about Erick Morrilo! LOL at 25k i dont think so lol.......... |
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| quote: | Originally posted by rrricannnn
It would be an honor....I have been in discussion with owners about granting me 1 friday a month. They seem receptive so we will se what happens...Time will tell. Me and james are very good friends i know are taste are a bit different but all in all its about the music in the end. I would like to see more guys like josh, starkillers, haitras, steve angelo, jose nunez, robbie rivera, etc brought to mantra but i just hope the heads will come and support it. It may be a gamble flipping the script a bit...but thats why i would like to do it once a month as a teaser...Hell I inquired about Erick Morrilo! LOL at 25k i dont think so lol.......... |
Hey man - I've got loads of faith in the possible scene in Milwaukee, and even if you guys put together one Friday a month, that's something.
I'm just really hoping that Milwaukee will continue to see some decent headlining acts, and perhaps some new blood as far as the local scene goes as well. Milwaukee has some amazing house DJ's, but it also has a fair number of DJ's who really have no business playing out what-so-ever (the night Myra and I went to 3 and quite literally heard the DJ play every track until the last note and then crossfade over to the next tune comes to mind).
At the end of the day you're absolutely right - It's all about the music. Cheers to you guys for doing the best to keep that vibe alive in Wisco :) |
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| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
Hey man - I've got loads of faith in the possible scene in Milwaukee, and even if you guys put together one Friday a month, that's something.
I'm just really hoping that Milwaukee will continue to see some decent headlining acts, and perhaps some new blood as far as the local scene goes as well. Milwaukee has some amazing house DJ's, but it also has a fair number of DJ's who really have no business playing out what-so-ever (the night Myra and I went to 3 and quite literally heard the DJ play every track until the last note and then crossfade over to the next tune comes to mind).
At the end of the day you're absolutely right - It's all about the music. Cheers to you guys for doing the best to keep that vibe alive in Wisco :) |
I hear ya...I like the mantra once month idea cuz my budget is limited at three so at mantra i can pull in some bigger acts...
Yes milwaukee has very good crop of dj's its a shame more dont get more recongnition... |
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