From 2004 - 2008 The Funktastics - Barsheem from Brooklyn, NY and Tauros from Detroit, MI joined forces to write, produce and release 2 successful albums in Hollywood, CA on their own label. Blending their influences James Brown,
Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Prince to become something of a cult classic with fans all around the world. The Funktastics took their energetic show of live singing, funky music, choreography, flamboyant fashion, personal MC, dancing girls and live instrumentation from a year long residency in Thai town Hollywood to B.B. Kings Night Club, House Of Blues, 3rd Street Promenade, private events and back. They are definitely to be seen and heard simultaneously.
Ladies and Gentlemen we bring to you.
The Next Generation of Funk!
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debut album
Genre: Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop
Description: Sexy, party, romantic, emotional
sophomore album
Genre: Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop
Description: Fun, flirtatious, wild, spiritual
Project Contributors:
Barsheem - Singer, songwriter, music arranger, choreographer, stylist and graphic design
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Tauros - Singer, songwriter, music producer, guitar, bass, keyboards, choreographer, stylist graphic design and booking agent
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DJ Klean Muzic - Event DJ, keyboardist, mix and mastering
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Mr. E - Camera and bookings
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Ken Cornish - Event MC/Announcer/Backing vocals
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Cristina Benedetti - Featured dancer/Choreographer
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Dawn Whitaker - Promotions Dept. and vocalist
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Carl Percival - Lighting tech and stage coordinator
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Venus Leone - Featured dancer and voice-over
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Nina Kripas - Dancer
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Betty Stile - Dancer
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Kai Anderson - Voice-over
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Dj Dave Richards - Photography and music promoter
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Jessica Aldridge - Photographer
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Kathy Washburn - Photographer