Artist description Peculiar eclectic blend of NEO funk, heavy groove rock, hiphop w/r&b, jazz and blues! DAFUNKT has a unique sound of bluesy alternative funk-rock woven into the soul of r&b and apparent hiphop flow. As songwriters of today use 'samples' in hiphop and pop/rock music to enhance their sound, DAFUNKT 'sample' this variety of turntables in their head and play it to you live.

Music Style NEO Funk-Rock Hip Hop!

Musical Influences Old school r&b/hip-hop/jazz along with various phases of rock/pop/blues

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Artist History It started one day in August of 1998. Achatz was working at formulating a unique sound by selectively blending r&b and rock genres. Once this process was blossoming, he sought out skills of singer/rapper, Milder to complete the DAFUNKT equation. They spent two years collaborating and crafting an arsenal of material, only later to recruit the ideal rhythm unit of Kaiser and Toktamis. DAFUNKT is currently soliciting for label deals and is gaining interest from showcasing the Los Angeles marketplace. The band has just completed a new 5 song EP(DAFUNKTAFIED) and already has attracted the ears of multi-platinum engineer, Chris Kupper (N.Young,Sting,B.Crowes) to capture a huge live sound on their EP. The band has received several awards, including being named Best New Talent by Brooklyn Boy producer, KASHIF. Most requested local acts on LA rock stations: KLOS 95.5, KROQ 106.7, and KLSX 97.1, as well as numerous college radio stations, and received airplay in such exotic places as American Samoa and Istanbul. www.DAFUNKT.com posts listings of show dates, as well as the bands official store where you can purchase merchandise and teh DAFUNKTAFIED ep.

Group Members Shan C. Milder- Lead Vocals..... Henry Achatz- Guitars..... Paul Kaiser- Drums/Percussion..... Evren Toktamis- Bass Guitars

Instruments Visit www.daFunkt.com and buy the DAFUNKTAFIED EP

Albums DAFUNKTAFIED EP

Press Reviews "Funk/Rap rockers will soon follow this danceable format" Aaron Quinn -HITS MAGAZINE "A band that could very well be in the KROQ and POWER 106 markets simultaneously" Bob Engle -Image Entertainment MAY 2001- DAFUNKT named "Best New Talent" from producer KASHIF(Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz)

Additional Info DAFUNKT is available for bookings. CONTACT INFO: GIRecords@aol.com

Location North Hollywood, CA - USA

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