www.godmademefunky.com
Toronto-based God Made Me Funky (GMMF) is a funky live ensemble, comprised of a diverse array of musicians ranging from a classically trained jazz artist to street-schooled hip-hop and R&B vocalists. With a common bond of moving crowds with their infectious energy, the band consists of Kaybe (Snow, Just Cool) and Lynzie Kent, vocalists; PHATT al (Len, Raggadeath), rapper; Danny Argyle, keys; Cam Dougall (Graph Nobel, King Latifah), bass; Rich Grossman (Jimmy`s Groove), guitar; Benji Perosin (Directions), trumpet; Arthur Kerekes (Monkey), saxophone; Alan Witz (Funky Hi-Life, Directions), drums. Formed in 1996, GMMF started out as an instrumental funk fusion experiment. As the band’s popularity grew, vocalists were added to increase the range of songs the band could cover. Influences including Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sly and the Family Stone, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, the Roots, Afrika Bambatta and D`Angelo were remixed with a “new school” sound, defining the band’s unique style. The band won the Toronto Independent Music award for ‘Best R&B Band’ for their self-titled debut album released in 2005. They were also named one of the top performers at NXNE by ChartAttack.com that same year. Continuing their success, the band has shared the stage with such notable artists as Guru, Afrika Bambatta, Julie McKnight, Bedouin Soundclash and Divine Brown. With the release of their third album Enter the Beat in 2008, GMMF mixes old school hip-hop with a new school twist; funk, rap, rock and R&B come together to produce the band's "NuFunk" genre. GMMF continues to expand their musical reach with their first single, also titled Enter the Beat, currently being featured in the new Coors Light media campaign.
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