DJ Funk, Ghetto House Innovator, Dies at 54
Briefly

DJ Funk, born Charles Chambers, was a key innovator in the emergence of the ghetto house genre, blending house with Miami bass and hip-hop. His work during the 1990s included iconic tracks and EPs that shaped Chicago’s underground rave scene. He founded Funk Records and was acknowledged by influential artists like Daft Punk. His music not only sold millions but also laid the foundation for future genres like juke and footwork. DJ Funk passed away at the age of 54 after a battle with cancer, but his legacy endures through his innovative contributions to music.
DJ Funk was a pivotal force in the ghetto house genre, mixing house and Miami bass with hip-hop influences, marking a significant evolution in Chicago's music scene.
Chambers' revolutionary sound, emerging from the Midwest rave scene, laid the groundwork for juke and footwork, influencing countless artists and reshaping electronic music.
His tracks were legendary for their raunchy call-and-response style, paving the way for Chicago's underground scene and earning him recognition globally through remixes.
DJ Funk's contributions to ghetto house and his unique tracks like 'Work That Body' helped define an era in electronic music, leaving a lasting legacy.
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