Funkindustry brings unique, engaging music to the world

Funkindustry, a six-piece group from Strasbourg, has made a splash in Asia with their phenomenal hit “Do It,” which has become a classic in the world of locking, a form of funk dance closely related to hip-hop. This success has propelled the group to new heights since their formation in 2014, especially in Japan.

The band members include: Clavier Nahan - singer, guitarist, Calvier Jean-Mathieu - bass guitarist, Laurent François-Xavier - keyboardist/backing vocalist, Forget David - drummer, PSAUME Rémi - saxophone, Koenig Nicolas - trumpeter.

During this tour in Asia (Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan), Funkindustry had 2 shows at Café des stagiaires - Ho Chi Minh City and at Hanoi Rock City Stage - Hanoi . The two shows brought many emotions to the audience in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Funkindustry band

Inspired by funk legends like James Brown, Jamiroquai and contemporary names like Tuxedo and L'Impératrice, Funkindustry skillfully blends Japanese city pop, R&B and funk.

Their sound is a mix of festival and dance music , filled with groove and funk. Since 2014, the band has been burning up the stages of Strasbourg and beyond, with a style inspired by the likes of Jamiroquai and Michael Jackson. Whether it’s the themes of love and heartbreak that run through their music or City Pop, an accessible yet sophisticated genre that emerged in the 80s, Funkindry still gets the crowd going and the vibe is upbeat.

Before their first album "Let's do it Again", which spread happiness and musical energy, Funkindustry released a mini-album (EP) called Step & Stains. Their colorful and catchy music, shown in the album, invites the audience to an irresistible musical feast.

The fun and catchy music style is rich in funk and R&B, which is completely in line with the popular music trend in Japan for the past few years, especially City Pop which reinterprets Japanese pop music from the 80s. The nostalgic element with modern material that attracts urban youth is the key to City Pop's success.

Funkindustry's Asia Tour 2024

Through an eclectic mix of musical styles, the album "Let's do it again" celebrates joy and excitement, inviting the audience to a sumptuous musical feast. In 2021, the group released five digital singles on Friendship in Japan, including "Gimme All You Got" and "Suddenly", featuring Jua, a French and Cameroun rapper of Japanese descent, which are included in the critically acclaimed and influential Tokyo playlists such as Tokyo Rising de Spotify Japon and R&B New Releases of Apple Music Japan.

In 2022, Funkindustry continued to collaborate with Japanese artists and released remix EPs by popular beatmakers such as Orlando and miida, as well as The Department and the single "Another", which garnered over 100,000 streams on Spotify, mainly from Japan and Asia.

Then, in 2023, the EP "Midnight City Lovers", a collaboration with Japanese female singers with a City Pop sound, was released. In the same year, the group also performed a successful 9-night tour in Japan with many sold-out shows in iconic cities such as Osaka and Shibuya.

To mark the tour, Kissing Fish Records, a sub-label of Disk Union, released a special 7-inch vinyl including "I Want You Closer"; featuring Toki Asako and "Loneliness" featuring Naruto Summer.

Through overseas tours and international collaborations, Funkindustry continues to spread its unique and engaging musical style around the world . Funkindustry combines nostalgic elements with modern materials to create a musical style that captivates crowds, a style that goes beyond traditional norms and inspires locking artists.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/funkindustry-brings-unique-music-style-and-appealing-to-audiences-the-world-20241020191437806.htm