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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 process is a rewarding workout that the Funktasy team highly believes in. The top ten DJs of the year is an important ...
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Squire – Formula 1, DJ Life, Production
Squire, a Formula 1 driver turned DJ/Producer, is a deep tech house artist with an amazing story. DJing since he was a teenager, Squire followed a career path that is ...
Bomel – Piano, Life, Rhythm
Inspired at a very young age by blues, funk and electronic music, France's Bomel is above-all a pianist who has always sought to give a very important place to rhythm ...
Mark Quail – Entertainment Law
This Funktasy Spotlight is about Entertainment law and a chat with entertainment lawyer Mark Quail. Mark has been a lawyer since 1990. His practice is restricted to music and new technology licensing-related matters. ...
Misstress Barbara – Artist & DJ Life
This Funktasy Spotlight covers an interview with Misstress Barbara. Canadian legend, Misstress Barbara, has had a load of records and awards to her name. Born in Italy, she moved to Montreal, ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Aazar – Mexico Connection, Remix, Chef Life
Alexis Duvivier, known as Aazar, is a Paris born and raised DJ and producer. Since 2018, his sharp remixes of the most established DJs in the world became official ones ...
Crystal Waters – Billboard Hits, Career, Pure House
Crystal Waters’ voice is the dominant signature sound of house music. With such hits as "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" and "100% Pure Love", she took house music to the top ...
StoneBridge – House Music, Label Boss, Sweden
Swedish House Legend, StoneBridge, has had a foothold in the industry for many years. With his re-work of Robin S's "Show Me Love" he established himself as an iconic producer ...
DJ Aligator – Music & Brand Of Then And Now
DJ Aligator's success is on par with the ultimate dream of any up-and-coming DJ. Hailing from Denmark, his music and his brand left a lasting mark on the dancefloors. With ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
Nnova – Interview & Music Video
This Funktasy Spotlight covers an interview with Nnova and his new music video. Throughout the past five years, Nnova has been slowly building up his name in the Canadian hip-hop scene. ...
How Hip-Hop Is Keeping The Album Format Alive
More than rock, folk, or any other genre, hip-hop is keeping the format of the LP or album alive. In the music industry, where singles have dominated commercially since the ...
Top 5 Richest Hip-Hop Artists Of 2016: Rappers, Producers, & Brands
The year is 2016. Hip-hop has yet to produce billionaire. Here are the top 5 richest hip-hop artists. Hip-hop struggled to be accepted into the mainstream for the longest time. ...
Meet Funktasy’s Newest Artist: Nnova
Help welcome our newest artist Nnova to the Funktasy roster. From Paris, Nnova brings with him his unique talent and style of hip-hop. His debut French hip-hop track "Hip Hop ...
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6 Big Conclusions From The 2018 Grammy Awards
As the 2018 Grammy Awards have now come to a close, there are some big conclusions that industry insiders have drawn from the events that transpired both on- and off-air. ...
Is A Beatmaker A Real Musician? The Art Of Making Beats
A beatmaker. They can be composers. They can be real musicians. They can be artists. Beatmakers are the modern music-maker. Even so, beatmakers get a harsh look when it comes ...
Taylor Swift Is Helping Music Get Monetized
Think what you might about her music but Taylor Swift is helping musicians get paid. Her actions and voice have authority. As she brushes up against some big corporations and ...
Major Labels v. Indie Record Labels: Why It’s Not Relevant, Anymore
Major labels are big, corporate, and money-hungry. Indie record labels have grassroots passion and prioritize the music. They’re as much partners as they are opposites. For years, the music industry ...
Music Gear & Tech →
A Quick History Of The Drum Machine: From The 1980s To Today
A drum machine is not a compromise. It is a tool and a recording goldmine. It is a weapon for any artist in need of a beat. Today’s drum machines ...
Is A Universal Audio Apollo Interface Worth It?
Anyone who has been trained in music engineering and sound production is probably aware of the Universal Audio Apollo, or UA Audio Interface, as well as the Universal Audio brand. ...
Maschine v. MPC: Which Is Better?
Pitting the merits of Native Instruments’ Maschine v. MPC from Akai, both DJ recording tools offer a premium-level performance and are used every day all over the world to ...
Why The SSL 4000 Mixing Console Is Still Highly Coveted
Though it has been discontinued for some time, the SSL 4000 Series of mixing consoles remain in high demand in the second-hand marketplace. Why this is has everything to do ...
