Funkindustry

Funkindustry channels the vibrant legacy of 20th-century African-American music, fusing the raw energy of funk, the smooth allure of R&B, and the sensual groove of acid jazz. In 2021, the band released their debut album, featuring the single "Gimme All You Got." To celebrate its release, Funkindustry invited Japanese locking dance crews to submit their own choreographies, creating a cross-cultural celebration of movement and music. The album also marked their first collaboration with Japanese rapper Jua on the track and music video for "Suddenly." Inspired by their shared love of City Pop, Funkindustry followed up with a tribute EP to the genre. Released in June 2023, Midnight City Lovers features five duets with renowned Japanese female vocalists, including Asako Toki and Natsu Summer. The cover artwork was created by celebrated Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai. In 2024, Funkindustry expanded their international collaborations, starting with the single "Etretat", a French-language cover of Ryusenkei & Hitomitoi’s "Kanashiikurai Diamond," performed with French artist Clair. They followed it up with "Free Your Heart," featuring Korean City Pop artist uju and "Moonlight Serenade," a duet with Japanese singer and actress Rie Yoshizawa. In October, Funkindustry kicked off their latest tour with a series of electrifying performances across Asia, highlighted by the release of their newest single, 'Misty Lady' — a duet with Taiwanese artist Ahh G.