Dunk Yer Funk Records
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Dunk Yer Funk Records was a sub-label of record distributor JDC Records
, active in San Pedro, California from 1985 - 1988. With the growing popularity of rap music and electrofunk, Jim Callon decided to form a sub-label. This would keep his JDC Records
music catalog focused on dance music and Dunk Yer Funk on rap. The logo of the music label was a 12-inch vinyl record being dipped into a cup of coffee
.
Dunk Yer Funk featured important artists such as Uncle Jamms Army, The Unknown DJ
and Doug Wimbish
. Other less known artists were released on the label, but one in specific would become a classic; "Velocity, Speed and Force" by VSF (which was produced by J-vibe
). It sold less than 3000 copies when it was originally released and the remaining stock was recycled. More than a decade later, its classic status and rarity drove the value around $100-$200 per copy and vinyl record
collectors continue to search for it.
JDC Records
JDC Records was an important record distributor during the golden years of dance music . It was originally located in San Pedro, California and owned by Jim and Dale Callon The company name came from their initials, JDC. They distributed world-wide and carried many independent labels...
, active in San Pedro, California from 1985 - 1988. With the growing popularity of rap music and electrofunk, Jim Callon decided to form a sub-label. This would keep his JDC Records
JDC Records
JDC Records was an important record distributor during the golden years of dance music . It was originally located in San Pedro, California and owned by Jim and Dale Callon The company name came from their initials, JDC. They distributed world-wide and carried many independent labels...
music catalog focused on dance music and Dunk Yer Funk on rap. The logo of the music label was a 12-inch vinyl record being dipped into a cup of coffee
Coffee
Coffee is a brewed beverage with a dark,init brooo acidic flavor prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant, colloquially called coffee beans. The beans are found in coffee cherries, which grow on trees cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin America, Southeast Asia,...
.
Dunk Yer Funk featured important artists such as Uncle Jamms Army, The Unknown DJ
The Unknown DJ
The Unknown DJ, born Andre Manuel, is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop. He first started produced electro hop tracks that came out under his own name, the most popular probably being "Basstronic", "808 Beats" and "Let's Jam". He also produced several tracks for Ice-T, among them his first...
and Doug Wimbish
Doug Wimbish
Doug Wimbish is a bass player, primarily known for his studio work for the rap/hip hop label Sugarhill Records and his membership of the funk metal band Living Colour. He has played for a vast range of artists, including Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Madonna, George Clinton, Paula Cole, Bomb the Bass,...
. Other less known artists were released on the label, but one in specific would become a classic; "Velocity, Speed and Force" by VSF (which was produced by J-vibe
J-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
). It sold less than 3000 copies when it was originally released and the remaining stock was recycled. More than a decade later, its classic status and rarity drove the value around $100-$200 per copy and vinyl record
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
collectors continue to search for it.
Releases
- DYF-002 Various L.A. Beats (12")
- DYF-003 Doug WimbishDoug WimbishDoug Wimbish is a bass player, primarily known for his studio work for the rap/hip hop label Sugarhill Records and his membership of the funk metal band Living Colour. He has played for a vast range of artists, including Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Madonna, George Clinton, Paula Cole, Bomb the Bass,...
& Fats Comet - Don't Forget That Beat (12") - DYF-004 Orbit (Re-oRbiT)* (featuring Carol HallCarol HallCarol Hall is an American composer and lyricist, born in Abilene, Texas.Hall is best known for composing the music and lyrics for the Broadway stage musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas...
) - The Beat Goes On (12") - DYF-005 Toddy Tee - Just Say No (12")
- DYF-007 Uncle Jam's Army - Dial-a-Freak (10 Minute Remix) (12")
- DYF-008 Toddy Tee - Gangster Boogie (12")
- DYF-009 DJ Slice & Kool Rock Jay - Slice It Up (12")
- DYF-010 The Boo-Yow Boyz - We Came to Rock (12")
- DYF-011 DJ Matrix - Feel My Bass (12")
- DYF-012 VSF - Velocity, Speed And Force (12")
- DYF-013 Late Night Magic - Scream Baybee / Lost in Bass (12")
- DYF-014 Renegade MC - Wabbit (The Roger Dance) (12")
- DYF-015 Impakt - Defcon (12")
- DYF-016 Unknown D.J.The Unknown DJThe Unknown DJ, born Andre Manuel, is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop. He first started produced electro hop tracks that came out under his own name, the most popular probably being "Basstronic", "808 Beats" and "Let's Jam". He also produced several tracks for Ice-T, among them his first...
- The Basstronic (12")