DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who created the “Ghetto House,” passed away at the age of 54.
Funk, Charles Chambers, had “brutally” fought Stage 4 cancer before his death, said the family-organized Gofundme page.
“RIP DJ Funk” written by his fellow former collaborator DJ Slugo Instagram Reel He is listening to funk music in the car.
“He was one of the pioneers of what was called Chicago's ghetto house music,” he said. people. “We love and miss my brother. Our sound cannot die.”
On the fundraising list, his loved ones asked for donations to cover funeral costs as Funk is approaching the end of his cancer battle.
“DJ Funk, a talented artist who has brought so much joy and inspiration through his music, faces the heartbreaking reality of his plan for his final farewell,” the post read.
“He has been bravely fighting Stage 4 cancer, but now it's not been around for too long. We're collecting funeral arrangements and raising $10,000 to give him the tribute he deserves.”
“This is a challenging time for families and the support we can provide through sharing this post through donations means whether the world is meant to us. Thank you,” they concluded.
Funk's catalogue includes tracks such as “Pump It”, “Run”, “Work Dat Body”, “The Original Video Clash”, “House Trax II” and “House the Groove.”
He kickstarted in the 1990s as an underground rave and party DJ in the 1990s before working with fellow musicians such as DJ Slugo, DJ Deeon and Traxman.
In 2006 he launched his record label Funk Records, from which he released several singles, mixtapes and EPS.
His work was praised by Daft Punk for his 1997 track “Teachers,” and he and fellow Chicago performer Paul Johnson were credited along with Dr. Dre.
“I just decided I needed to be more realistic and be like myself. When I went one route, I decided to sound like everyone else,” Funk said. Red Bull Music Academy 2005.
“If you take a picture of this route and make something like riding a P-Y, it's something that will shock your motherfucker.”
Following the news of his death, fellow musicians and collaborators paid tribute to social media.
DJ Bad Boy wrote: One of Chicago's finest producers and DJs, his energy and iconic vocals can illuminate any dance floor. ”
