God Made Me Funky Explained
| God Made Me Funky |
| Origin: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre: | Funk, nu-funk, hip hop |
| Years Active: | 1996–present |
| Label: | MapleMusic |
| Current Members: | PHATT Al, Dana Jean Phoenix, Ben Miller, Kaybe, Rich Grossman, Danny Argyle, Arthur Kerekes, Alan Witz |
God Made Me Funky (GMMF) is a Canadian funk music group,[1] formed in 1996 in Toronto.[2] The group started as an "instrumental funk fusion experiment",[3] and developed a popular following in the Toronto music scene.[2]
Their self-titled debut album was released in 2005,[4] and was supported by a cross-Canada concert tour and airplay on CBC Radio 3.[5]
Their second album, We Can All Be Free, was released in 2007,[6] and garnered a Juno Award nomination for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2008.[7] The album featured guest appearances by Maestro, Michie Mee and Thrust.[8] The single "Won More Time" charted in the top 10 on Canadian modern rock and campus radio charts and the top 100 on the contemporary hit radio charts,[8] and the single "Luv T'Day" was featured on the soundtrack to the comedy film .[8]
Their third album, Enter the Beat, was released in 2008.[9]
The band has collaborated with a variety of female vocalists both on tour and in the recording studio, including Breanne Arigo,[10] Leah Daniels, former Canadian Idol winner Melissa O'Neil[10] and Dana Jean Phoenix.[10]
Their music has also been used in advertisements for Parmalat and Coors Light.[9] [11]
Their most recent album, Funky, Fly, N' Free, was released in 2015.[12]
Awards and nominations
- Best RnB Band, Toronto Independent Music Awards 2005[8]
- Nominated for Favourite Urban Artist/Group/Duo of the Year, Canadian Independent Music Awards, 2007[13]
- Nominated for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, Juno Awards, 2008[7]
Albums
- God Made Me Funky (2005)[4]
- We Can All Be Free (2007)[6]
- Enter the Beat (2008)
- Welcome to Nu Funktonia (2009)[2]
- Vive Le NuFunk (2012)
- Funky Fly N' Free (2015)[12]
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.allmusic.com/artist/god-made-me-funky-mn0001920981/biography God Made Me Funky
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/god_made_me_funky-welcome_to_nu_funktonia "God Made Me Funky: Welcome To Nu Funktonia"
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/god_made_me_funky-enter_beat "God Made Me Funky: Enter the Beat"
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/god_made_me_funky-god_made_me_funky "God Made Me Funky: God Made Me Funky"
- "Rhythm kings". Toronto Star, August 2, 2009.
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/god_made_me_funky-we_can_all_be_free "God Made Me Funky: We Can All Be Free"
- http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=d303eb23-200d-443c-a900-bc9f21e67d98&sponsor= "Junos bring the funk"
- "NuFunk's roots deep; GMMF's hip-hop fusion turns heads". Windsor Star, July 19, 2008.
- http://www.earshot-online.com/features/2008/June/funky1.cfm "God Made Me Funky - In Full Effect"
- http://www.saultstar.com/2015/03/27/funk-band-develops-theatre-stars "Funk band develops theatre stars"
- "Nine-piece funk band brings a Terrific Time". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, September 18, 2008.
- http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/god_made_me_funky-funky_fly_n_free "God Made Me Funky: Funky Fly 'N Free"
- http://www.archive.thegauntlet.ca/story/welcome-nu-funkistan "Welcome to Nu-Funkistan"
