DJ Funk, a key figure in the Chicago music scene and creator of the ghetto house subgenre, has passed away at 54. Born Charles Chambers, he was known for his unique blend of sped-up house tracks and risqué lyrics. His 1994 EP, Street Traxx II, was the first to use the term "ghetto house," and his 1999 album, Booty House Anthems, sold over a million copies. Funk's influence expanded beyond Chicago, impacting electronic dance music globally through collaborations with Daft Punk and Justice. He was also involved in reviving the Dance Mania label.
DJ Funk was a pioneering figure who defined ghetto house, influencing a generation of artists with his unique style and contributions to the Chicago music scene.
Funk's legacy lives on, not only through his own tracks and albums but also in the way ghetto house has shaped various genres of electronic dance music.
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