Funkghost
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Funkghost June 26, 1972 is an American
hip-hop artist/producer from Tampa
, Florida.
in 1990, he began performing in and around Tampa's Ybor City commercial district with various bands/DJ's helping form the new and bourgeoning Hip-Hop scene in the Tampa Bay Area.
, who had worked extensively in the 1970s and early 1980s with Jazz Musician Roy Ayers
.
In 2000 Funkghost released his debut LP "Ultra boogie highlife
". The LP was well received by critics http://www.urbansmarts.com/reviews/albums/funkghost.html but failed commercially. Only 20,000 copies were circulated. Ultra-Boogie Highlife is now considered a hard to find Cult Classic. The Album Cover for Ultra-Boogie Highlife features a young and (at the time unknown) Real World
alumna Melissa Howard
. In early 2009 he formed his own independent imprint "Grand Extravagant Entertainment" and released the single and video "The Way I Rock My Clothes
" in February 2009. The song was produced by Symbolyc One "S1" of Strange Fruit Project Who a year later would go on to Co-Produce Kanye West
's 2010 Single "Power"
. "The Way I Rock My Clothes" has been well received by critics and has since garnered mixshow airplay on FM stations across The United States. On July 1, 2009, Funkghost Released The Single and Video for "Vintage Futuristic". The song was produced by Australian Hip Hop producer M-Phazes
. "Vintage Futuristic" spawned several remixes and again, was well received by critics. On April 19, 2010, Funkghost released the Single and Music Video for "I'm Your DJ". The song was Produced, Written, Arranged and Performed by Funkghost. Albeit another critical success,"I'm Your DJ" was not a commercial breakthrough. On Sept. 5th 2010, Funkghost teamed up with Music Video Director Jason Colvin ( who directed his "I'm Your DJ" Music Video) and released a short film to his song "As Long As You Rock". The song "As Long As You Rock" again was Produced, Written, Arranged and Performed by Funkghost.
LP
2000 "Tampa International B/W Instructions" Single
2009 "The Way I Rock My Clothes
" Single
2009 "Vintage Futuristic" Single
2010 "Im Your DJ" Single
2010 "As Long As You Rock" Single
2011 "Favorite Part of You" Single
2011 "Let me know" Single
United States
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hip-hop artist/producer from Tampa
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, Florida.
Biography
Funkghost was born in Newport News, Virginia June 26, 1972. In 1986 his family relocated to Tampa Florida. After graduation from Bloomingdale High SchoolBloomingdale High School
Bloomingdale High School is a senior high school located in Valrico, Florida. Bloomingdale was established in 1987. Bloomingdale's first graduating class graduated in 1989, since Hillborough County does not pull seniors from existing schools for new schools. The current principal is Mr. Mark...
in 1990, he began performing in and around Tampa's Ybor City commercial district with various bands/DJ's helping form the new and bourgeoning Hip-Hop scene in the Tampa Bay Area.
Career
Funkghost began his career in the early 1990s as a studio apprentice under the tutelage of keyboard/organ player Edwin BirdsongEdwin Birdsong
Edwin Birdsong is a keyboard/organ player who was known in the 70's and 80's for his experimental funk/disco music. He never achieved chart success, but developed a strong fan base, and has also been sampled by other artists many times, most famously by Daft Punk who sampled "Cola Bottle Baby" in...
, who had worked extensively in the 1970s and early 1980s with Jazz Musician Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk .- Biography :Ayers...
.
In 2000 Funkghost released his debut LP "Ultra boogie highlife
Ultra Boogie Highlife
"Ultra Boogie Highlife" is the debut album by American Hip-hop Artist/Producer Funkghost . It was released on Mar. 31, 2000 on his own independent imprint at the time Slopfunkdust Recordings. The album failed commercially but was praised by critics...
". The LP was well received by critics http://www.urbansmarts.com/reviews/albums/funkghost.html but failed commercially. Only 20,000 copies were circulated. Ultra-Boogie Highlife is now considered a hard to find Cult Classic. The Album Cover for Ultra-Boogie Highlife features a young and (at the time unknown) Real World
The Real World: New Orleans
The Real World: New Orleans is the ninth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The series was filmed...
alumna Melissa Howard
Melissa Howard
Melissa Dawn Beck , formerly Melissa Dawn Howard, is a reality show personality, and comedienne....
. In early 2009 he formed his own independent imprint "Grand Extravagant Entertainment" and released the single and video "The Way I Rock My Clothes
The Way I Rock My Clothes
"The Way I Rock My Clothes" is a single released by Hip-hop artist/Producer Funkghost. The song was released February 17, 2009 on Grand Extravagant Ent. The music video for "The Way I Rock My Clothes" was shot and released in late February 2009 to positive reviews. The song was produced by...
" in February 2009. The song was produced by Symbolyc One "S1" of Strange Fruit Project Who a year later would go on to Co-Produce Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's 2010 Single "Power"
Power (Kanye West song)
"Power" is a single by American hip hop recording artist Kanye West, released as the lead single from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The song features additional vocals by Dwele and is co-produced by Kanye West and Symbolyc One...
. "The Way I Rock My Clothes" has been well received by critics and has since garnered mixshow airplay on FM stations across The United States. On July 1, 2009, Funkghost Released The Single and Video for "Vintage Futuristic". The song was produced by Australian Hip Hop producer M-Phazes
M-Phazes
M-Phazes is an Australian Hip Hop producer and artist based in Melbourne, Victoria. Born on the Gold Coast he relocated to Melbourne to further his musical career...
. "Vintage Futuristic" spawned several remixes and again, was well received by critics. On April 19, 2010, Funkghost released the Single and Music Video for "I'm Your DJ". The song was Produced, Written, Arranged and Performed by Funkghost. Albeit another critical success,"I'm Your DJ" was not a commercial breakthrough. On Sept. 5th 2010, Funkghost teamed up with Music Video Director Jason Colvin ( who directed his "I'm Your DJ" Music Video) and released a short film to his song "As Long As You Rock". The song "As Long As You Rock" again was Produced, Written, Arranged and Performed by Funkghost.
Discography
2000 Ultra boogie highlifeUltra Boogie Highlife
"Ultra Boogie Highlife" is the debut album by American Hip-hop Artist/Producer Funkghost . It was released on Mar. 31, 2000 on his own independent imprint at the time Slopfunkdust Recordings. The album failed commercially but was praised by critics...
LP
2000 "Tampa International B/W Instructions" Single
2009 "The Way I Rock My Clothes
The Way I Rock My Clothes
"The Way I Rock My Clothes" is a single released by Hip-hop artist/Producer Funkghost. The song was released February 17, 2009 on Grand Extravagant Ent. The music video for "The Way I Rock My Clothes" was shot and released in late February 2009 to positive reviews. The song was produced by...
" Single
2009 "Vintage Futuristic" Single
2010 "Im Your DJ" Single
2010 "As Long As You Rock" Single
2011 "Favorite Part of You" Single
2011 "Let me know" Single