I don’t know what your driving force is, but for multi-talented producer Funkleberry, the quest to the perfection of his beats is what keeps him going, and his current body of work showcases his growth, this body of work is what he likes to call “Impossible Dreams”.
“Impossible Dreams” is his latest album and is full of head knocking instrumentals which has a nostalgic feeling to it, yet it keep you wide awake with your speakers buzzing. “Impossible Dreams” has 15 songs with unique instrumentations and themes.
This project is great for the background while you’re working; it’s all instrumental, and it moves fast so it stays interesting. The samples are all straight from records so it kind of sounds familiar and nostalgic but everything is chopped up and cut to hip hop drums so the speakers will still be knocking. This album increases corporate productivity by 18%. – Says Funkleberry
In an exclusive interview with Mister Styx of Musicarenagh, Funkleberry delved deeper into his personal life and shared with the world the person he is behind the scene and his main inspirations.
When asked who he sees as a competitor in the music industry, his response was fascinating, this is what he had to say ;
Everyone haha. But I like competing in music, it hurts a lot less than tearing your ACL
More of these topics were discussed during the interview, get the full interview below
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Mister Styx: What is your stage name?
Funkleberry: They call me Funkleberry
Mister Styx: Is there a story behind your stage name?
Funkleberry: I was always fascinated by classic American literature and was/am a big Mark Twain fan. I thought this was a fun play on the Huckleberry Finn name and since that character was like a forever-young-runaway-adventurous spirit I thought it connected well to my artistic style.
MS: Where do you find inspiration?
F: I live in Los Angeles so inspiration and artists are all around me. My girlfriend is a writer and she’s constantly grinding in that world and that definitely inspires me. I also just love buying old records and allowing myself to get inspired by the sounds. The more obscure the better!
MS: What was the role of music in the early years of your life?
F: There was the church choir, playing in the middle school band, and stuff like that super early on but my family isn’t really music people in the sense of being a bunch of musicians. They appreciate music though, they just don’t play. They’re more sports people haha.
MS: Are you from a musical or artistic family?
F: Nah, they’re more sports people but I love my family and they’re always super supportive even if it’s like I’m speaking a different language to them when I try to provide music updates for them haha.
MS: Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry?
F: I think growing up in Durham, NC I always looked up to the older guys in my neighborhood doing music and playing shows and going on tours and stuff like that. In LA I really look at my music teacher/friend Sweatson Klank as a big inspiration now.
MS: How did you learn to make beats?
F: I guess from trial and error and other kids in the neighborhood doing it and showing me how to do it then buying my own software and experimenting myself.
MS: What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?
F: My first memorable concert was Hootie and the Blowfish in South Carolina with a couple buddies lol. My first super cool concert was The Roots in Myrtle Beach… maybe still the dopest show I’ve ever been to. They were unreal back then.
MS: How could you describe your music?
F: I think lofi is a genre I’m starting to embrace more. Hiphop instrumentals feels accurate too.
MS: Describe your creative process.
F: I mean not give too much away here because I do like the idea of some secrecy or magic involved in the process but it’s basically this: buy some records, listen to them, grab some samples, whip up a drum pattern, and start cooking.
MS: What is your main inspiration?
F: The quest for the perfect beat.
MS: What musician do you admire most and why?
F: First name that comes to mind is J-Dilla. He was a real pioneer in the beattape world and his sampling techniques, drum patterns, sound design, and everything is so elite. I also think his life story and the idea of this completely self-sufficient artist who just committed so much to the music and was so loved and appreciated by so many people for his talents is a cool story even though it has a sad ending.
MS: Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career?
F: I’ve definitely learned a lot about mixing and mastering recently but it’s still basically the same concepts for me!
MS: Who do you see as your main competitor?
F: Everyone haha. But I like competing in music, it hurts a lot less than tearing your ACL competing in soccer which is something I’ve done way too many times. (3 to be exact).
MS: What are your interests outside of music?
F: Big sports fan, I love watching football, basketball, soccer, and tennis. Really any sport I’m down. I also love painting and cooking.
MS: If it wasn’t a music career, what would you be doing?
F: Probably more painting, I need artistic outlets.
MS: What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?
F: Collaborating can be a tough process, sometimes it’s better to just work on your own and make sure you’re always in control of your own sound. That can help make collaborations more fruitful if you feel secure in your own sound.
MS: If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?
F: Artists getting way more money per stream.
MS: Why did you choose this as the title of this project?
F: I found this great sample on an old comedy record I bought that was this guy talking about “I keep having these impossible dreams, all in color” and it was part of this larger bit they were doing but I just liked that little clip because of the phrase “Impossible Dreams”.
MS: What are your plans for the coming months?
F: I’ve got a project called Venetian Castle with a friend/collaborator Eric Maul who is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist out of Venice. We’re excited to share that project.
MS: Do you have any artistic collaboration plans?
F: Funny you should ask.
MS: What message would you like to give to your fans?
F: Thank you so much for listening! I hope you enjoy.
