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Throwing things on stages – from Skittles to cell phones
Nicki Minaj is making headlines after hurling something back into the crowd at the Detroit stop of her Pink Friday 2 world tour on April 20, 2024. Videos from the concert at Little Caesars Arena shows an object landing on the stage while the rapper was performing. Minaj then walked over to ...
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Lost Frequencies – New Album, Touring & Making Hits
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Lost Frequencies, artist and star music producer. Belgian music sensation Lost Frequencies, also known as Félix De Laet, has made a remarkable impact ...
Milk & Sugar – New Music, DJ Setup & Munich Symphony Orchestra
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Milk & Sugar. Introducing MILK & SUGAR, the German duo that pioneered vocal house two decades ago, leaving an incredible mark on ...
Youngr – Music, Live Setup & Touring
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Youngr. Since breaking through in 2016 with his self-released debut solo single ‘Out Of My System,’ UK-based multi-talented musician Youngr has racked up over 150 ...
Darude – New Album, Sandstorm & Skateboarding
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Darude. Darude, a Finnish DJ and record producer, gained international fame with his 1999 hit single "Sandstorm." This track became a dance ...
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Margot Hubac – Modeling, France, Music
Margot Hubac is more than just a model and an aspiring A&R. Making a difference in the way women are represented is something that the Montpellier, France native wishes to ...
Studio 54: Glamorous Excess and Radical Inclusivity
Studio 54 was said to be as close to magic as one could hope to manufacture. The nightclub that emerged in 1977 New York City got its soon-to-be iconic name ...
Rave Culture: A Creative Hub of Fashion And Music
Sunglasses at night, chains, rings, fishnets. This is rave culture. These eccentric style choices define it. Where the parties are wild and the outfits are wilder. Body jewellery, plastic, nylon, ...
Sex, Drugs, Neon Guts: History, Fashion & Culture of London’s Camden Market
London's Camden Market has always been a hotbed of punk rock, fashion, and explosive culture. World-Famous: The Development & Evolution Of Camden Market 1974 marked a change in London’s cultural ...
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The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A return to what Taylor Swift does best, love, loss, and revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
With the highly anticipated album "Scarlet" on the horizon, Doja Cat delivers a sizzling preview with her latest single, "Paint The Town Red." This hip-hop sensation explodes with energy, ...
Chronic – Meant To Be
Prepare to be swept off your feet as the Funktasy’s dynamic pop artist Chronic, hailing from Philadelphia, USA, unveils the scintillating track, "Meant To Be," produced by the incredibly ...
5 Forgotten Pop Music Documentaries That You Need To See
Music documentaries will take you inside an artist's career, delve into creating a classic album, or dig into a moment in time. Music has numerous documentaries to browse. Pop, hip-hop, ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Top 10 Techno DJs of 2024
Welcome to Funktasy's Top 10 Techno DJs of 2024. Every year Funktasy takes up on the challenge to choose the top ten techno DJs from thousands of prospective artists. This ...
Milk & Sugar – New Music, DJ Setup & Munich Symphony Orchestra
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Milk & Sugar. Introducing MILK & SUGAR, the German duo that pioneered vocal house two decades ago, leaving an incredible mark on ...
Top 10 House DJs of 2023
As a Funktasy Magazine annual tradition, we highlight the cream of the crop of international artists, top 10 house DJs, and producers. The hardest part of of this list ...
Youngr – Music, Live Setup & Touring
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Youngr. Since breaking through in 2016 with his self-released debut solo single ‘Out Of My System,’ UK-based multi-talented musician Youngr has racked up over 150 ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
With the highly anticipated album "Scarlet" on the horizon, Doja Cat delivers a sizzling preview with her latest single, "Paint The Town Red." This hip-hop sensation explodes with energy, ...
DJ Killa-Jewel – Turntablism, Theatre, DJ Setup
In this Funktasy Spotlight, DJ Killa-Jewel talks about the battles of a unique turntablist. A 25-year veteran of the underground hip-hop scene and turntablist community, DJ Killa-Jewel has rocked the decks across Canada, ...
Top Hip-Hop DJs of All-Time: Kool Herc, Snake, Premier, Flex & More
The top hip-hop DJs come in all types. From DJ Kool Herc to Dr. Dre, these are some of the biggest names in the culture. Some are more flamboyant and ...
IAMTHELIVING – Music, Nomination, Career
This week’s spotlight features IAMTHELIVING, an emerging British R&B musician who has moved to the Canadian side of the Atlantic to develop his career that is already picking up speed. ...
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Best Music Festivals 2021: Lollapalooza, EDC, The Governors Ball, & More
Some of the best music festivals of 2021 are here to stir up happy music feelings after a year of pandemic shutdowns. When the world shut down in spring 2020 ...
Dark Side Of The Road As A DJ Or Touring Musician
A life of going out on tour as a DJ, rapper, band, or touring musician has its dark side and challenges. Music can be absolutely exhilarating. The culture that surrounds ...
Best Music Festivals 2019: Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra, & More
As we head into the midst of a Canadian winter, North America’s best music festivals may not be the first thing on your mind. Nevertheless, the rumours are heating up ...
Why Did Apple Cancel The Apple Music Festival/iTunes Music Festival?
It’s official. The Apple Music Festival has come to an end. As of 2017, after ten years, the music festival was done. Throughout the years, the event formerly known as ...
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F*** The System: Punk, Hip-Hop, & The Spirit Of Rebellion In Music
A spirit of protest, rebellion, and antagonism has long lived inside the music of punk and hip-hop. “And now I wanna be your dog And now I wanna be your ...
Why Music Censorship Still Works In 2023
Music censorship is an act of smart advertising, marketing, and promotion. Nothing more, nothing less. If you ask the question, “Is censorship still relevant?”, The answers you’ll get might surprise you. ...
Top Music Publishing Questions Answered By Music Experts
Here are the most frequently asked music publishing questions answered by experts in music licensing and publishing. Everyone has questions about the publishing world. That side of the industry is ...
What Is A Music Publishing Company? Sell Songs For Money
Music publishing is, in short, the process of monetizing music. You sell your songs to a company that publishes the song. Music publishing is a way so that the people ...
Music Gear & Tech →
What Is Mastering?
Mastering is an under-appreciated part of audio post-production that happens after mixing to achieve a high-quality track. Have you ever made a track and even though you have the mix ...
Why The Roland TR-808 Is A Hip-Hop Icon
Since its creation in 1980, the Roland TR-808 is a drum machine that has had a monumental impact on hip-hop. It’s known affectionately today as simply the ‘808’. There had ...
Mastering Engineer – The Art Of Audio Mastering
Boris Saint Pierre is Funktasy's in-house Mastering Engineer. In this Funktasy Spotlight, we talk with him about the art of mastering. Experienced with many genres of commercial music, the Canada-born ...
Soundcloud v. Mixcloud: Which Is Better?
SoundCloud and Mixcloud are two similar yet distinct music streaming services that allow users to upload and share tracks. Which you use relies on intent. The good ol’ days of ...
Music Reviews →
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A return to what Taylor Swift does best, love, loss, and revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
Chagman – Infinity
Zimbabwean Artist Chagman Unveils His Latest Hit: Infinity Funktasy Records presents the latest single from rising Zimbabwean star, Chagman. Chagman’s single Infinity is a vibrant fusion of dancehall beats ...
PAYSON, MAEDAE – Invincible
Funktasy Records is proud to present Invincible by Canada’s dynamic music duo, PAYSON & MAEDAE. The duo fuses electronic dance music, future house, and rave to resonate with audiences ...
Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
With the highly anticipated album "Scarlet" on the horizon, Doja Cat delivers a sizzling preview with her latest single, "Paint The Town Red." This hip-hop sensation explodes with energy, ...
