DJ Funk, the Chicago legend who coined the term "ghetto house ... In 2006, Funk launched his own label, Funk Records, where he released mixtapes, singles and collaborations with Jeff Mills, Houz'mon, ...

So what you had was mixtapes and mix CDs ... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "TEACHERS") DAFT PUNK: (Singing) Paul Johnson. DJ Funk. DJ Sneak. CHANG: In their debut album, the French duo Daft Punk have ...

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76, with his colleagues paying tribute to the popular broadcaster.

DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who coined the “ghetto house,” has died at age 54. Funk, whose real name was Charles Chambers, had been “bravely” battling stage 4 cancer before his death ...

The answer: He was listening to a lot of the Bomb Squad and De La Soul/Prince Paul beats. No matter what ... from the sputtering drill beats of DJ L to the digital joy of bop.

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and David Amlen in Montclair, Mixtape Meltdown in Morristown ... The event will include music/DJ, free street parking, hot coffee and drinks, water, hot pizza and assorted snacks.

The Chicago house music scene is mourning the loss an iconic figure. Charles "DJ Funk" Chambers died earlier this week. He was a pioneer in the unique Chicago music style Ghetto House.

De La Soul’s witty, offbeat rhymes and Prince Paul’s eclectic production created a colorful alternative ... His vivid storytelling and intricate wordplay, combined with production from DJ Premier, ...