Fort Knox Five
Fort Knox Five and Slynk Tap Megan Hamilton for a Tasteful Rework of “Keep The Funk Real”: Listen
Longtime friends Slynk and Fort Knox Five strive to keep the funk both real and fresh with their latest release. Back in September 2021 they dropped “Keep The Funk Real,” a midtempo masterstroke that blends glitch hop with irresistibly funky grooves. Now they’ve decided to find a suitable remixer to breathe new life into the track, and their mutual admiration for Megan Hamilton made her an obvious choice. Well-versed in all things funk, the Minneapolis-based DJ, producer and vocalist has released music on Westwood, Soul Shake Records and Fort Knox Recordings, among others, over the years. Best known for her signature blend of hypnotic bass and funky riffs, Hamilton has collaborated with Defunk, K+Lab and PINEO & LOEB and toured with the likes of Opiuo to spr...
Average Citizens, Fort Knox Five, RUMPUS, More to Headline Rise & Shine 2022
Party with a purpose. The Rise & Shine FamJam Fundraiser is a music festival that donates 100% of its proceeds to send underprivileged children and teens to the Rise & Shine Foundation’s Captain’s Camps. At Captain’s Camps, youths in need are empowered to pursue their passions and develop a well-rounded skillset. The curriculum is specifically built around creating a balance of professional mentorship, elite sports training, beginner-level DJ training, and all-encompassing life skills. Rise & Shine Foundation’s Captain’s Camps 2021. Rise & Shine Inspired by the award-winning documentary film Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story, the Rise & Shine Foundation promotes key beliefs such as hard work, perseverance, self-be...
Listen to Fort Knox Five and Lazy Syrup Orchestra’s Trippy G-Funk Track, “Start the Ride”
Jumpstart the weekend with Fort Knox Five and Lazy Syrup Orchestra’s first-ever collab. Despite many years of friendship, the two groups have yet to collaborate on an original tune—until now. Out now by way of Fort Knox Recordings, “Start the Ride” encapsulates the seasoned production prowess of Fort Knox Five while incorporating the free-spirited instrumental soundscapes that the Lazy Syrup Orchestra are known for. With nearly two decades of experience under their belt, each release from Fort Knox Five offers an eclectic mix of funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop and electronic music. Ultimately, the goal has always been to take listeners on a journey, and their new single is no exception. “Pack your bags, the psychedelic funk ship is about to set sail with ...
