DJ Funk, born Charles Chambers, died at the age of 54 after a battle with stage four cancer. His death was confirmed by DJ Slugo on Instagram. A key innovator of the ghetto house genre, his music incorporated sped-up beats and risqué lyrics, becoming a staple in house music. DJ Funk's tracks significantly influenced the Chicago music scene and included popular songs that became dancefloor anthems. His 1999 album 'Booty House Anthems' sold over 1 million copies in the US, cementing his legacy within electronic music.
DJ Funk’s contributions to music inspired countless artists and shaped the ghetto house genre, blending house beats with raunchy, rhythmic lyrics that captivated audiences.
DJ Funk’s music was defined by call and response lyrics, often crude and overtly sexual, turning tracks like 'Work Dat Body' into global dancefloor anthems.
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