Oakland hustling, trumpet wizard Balkan Bump is refurbishing an antique genre that stands as a pillar in the black arts movement of the 1960s. Born from the cadences of jazz, gospel, and the blues, funk music is regarded as a revolution in and of itself. Lowtemp signee, Balkan Bump fuses the old school genre with the electric sounds of 2018, while simultaneously manifesting a vision unique to his aesthetic. His latest single, “Give Me Something To Funk” featuring Kelly Finnigan is a full-bodied banger, saturated with brass delicacies and unfettered production. Defined by swaths of thunderous, rich melodies, and resounding drops and turns, “Give Me Something To Funk” shines at the apex of future funk. Palpable and moving, Balkan Bump takes electronic music and cuts it with the timeless blade of groove. We’re listening.
