Dafuniks kick-started their public appearance with a Copenhagen concert in November 2008. Since then, the Danish band have caught a lot of attention from the international scene.
Dafuniks is especially loved by the French crowd and in May 2009 the Danish group performed a sold out radio broadcasted concert in Paris. The hit song “All I Want” feat. Elias unleashed the French passion and was picked for A-rotation airplay on Radio Nova.
JustMike of Dafuniks got in contact with the world famous DJ, Wax Tailor and was offered the chance to do a remix of his song “This Train”. The remix received very good feedback from him as well as from the french crowd. One reviewer even called it “a little gem on the vinyl”.
The 5 musicians from different musical backgrounds are connected through their love for music, vinyl records plus their needs to break ground, pass limits and reunite their creative powers in one unique sound. Unlike other acts in the Hip-Hop genre, Dafuniks is a full live band. The live show is based on a core of samples and break beats plus various vocal appearances. It will blow your mind with references to the cradle of Hip-Hop and inspiration from the 60s and 70s Funk and Soul.
Soul Searching (JustMike Re:visited)
Paru le 9 August 2024
20 years after the original release was recorded, and almost 10 years after its first release, JUSTMIKE, the producer of DAFUNIKS, has decided to dust of the dirty buttons of his MPC and begin the summer with a catchy re:visit of the classic track “SOUL SEARCHING” featuring PARTICLE MAN. This release will mark the beginning of a new chapter, which will include noisy vinyl’s and a lot of sample-chopping, that will have your ears entertained on loop.
JUSTMIKE started his career with DAFUNIKS in 2008 and since then, the Danish vinyl-lover and his band has caught a lot of attention from the international scene. From sold-out venues to a debut album that has been categorized as a classic, the ride has been incredible. For more than a decade DAFUNIKS has shared stages with numerous of “teenage idols” and collaborated with a crazy amount of talented people from AFRIKA BABY BAM (Jungle Brothers) to the Danish rap-genius PARTICLE MAN. Last mentioned was introduced as a feature on the hit-song SOUL SEARCHING, so when it came to the decision of choosing a song for a re:visit, the decision was easy. The re:visited version of SOUL SEARCHING is a 100% sample-based beat with a groove and vibe, that will take you back to the time when hip hop was hip hop. With this summer release JUSTMIKE wants you to stay tuned and wait for more re:visits and new tracks. All from your favorite producer.
Past Present Future
Paru le 15 March 2015
After spending two years touring, Dafuniks is bringing back their brand of cool hip-hop soul groove with a new album-release. Featured on the album are internationally well respected and artistically proven names such as: Afrika Baby Bam (of Jungle Brothers), A State Of Mind, Elias, Mattic, Barbara Moleko, Blacc El and many more.
Enter The Sideshow Groove
Paru le 31 January 2013
Dafuniks kick-started their public appearance with a Copenhagen concert in November 2008. Since then, the Danish band have caught a lot of attention from the international scene.
Dafuniks is especially loved by the French crowd and in May 2009 the Danish group performed a sold out radio broadcasted concert in Paris. The hit song “All I Want” feat. Elias unleashed the French passion and was picked for A-rotation airplay on Radio Nova.
JustMike of Dafuniks got in contact with the world famous DJ, Wax Tailor and was offered the chance to do a remix of his song “This Train”. The remix received very good feedback from him as well as from the french crowd. One reviewer even called it “a little gem on the vinyl”.
The French connection is hot and the song “Hello I Love You” featuring Elias has been selected for the MIMOBOT compilation CD, sold in the famous concept store Citadium in Paris. The same track is also to be found on “Saint Germain Des Pres Cafe” – The blue edition.
Furthermore is the track “Ease my mind” to be found on the compilation “Nova Tunes 2.1”.
Dafuniks are still waiting to break the Danish ice, despite great reviews from SPOT 2009, airplay on the famous Danish DJ Kjeld Tolstrup’s national radio show while featuring great artists like;
Pato Siebenhaar (Trolle/Siebenhaar and White Pony) (DK)
Barbara Moleko (DK)
Joseph, Kuku and Al Agami (DK)
Elias (Scribbling Idiots) (US)
Pigeon John (US)
Mattic (FR)
Peshi (SE)
Astrid Engberg (DK)
Dafuniks’ sound is funky with soul-filled vibes inspired by the past, but present in the future.
The band consists of Justmike (producer), DJ Nyber (turntables), Christian Jespersen (drums), Thomas Cox (bass), Tue Damskov (guitar)
The 5 musicians from different musical backgrounds are connected through their love for music, vinyl records plus their needs to break ground, pass limits and reunite their creative powers in one unique sound. Unlike other acts in the Hip-Hop genre, Dafuniks is a full live band. The live show is based on a core of samples and break beats plus various vocal appearances. It will blow your mind with references to the cradle of Hip-Hop and inspiration from the 60s and 70s Funk and Soul.
Lucy Ep
Paru le 5 September 2013
“If you like hip-hop, soul and the sound of motown, you’re going to be served!” JustMike and DJ Nyber already had a lot of experience in these musical fields before meeting a few years ago and founding Dafuniks: The three Danes create a funky sound, woven soul vibes, mixing live instruments, breakbeats & samples.Their unearthing and heady track “All I Want” unleashed the passions on Novaplanet.com !: their first EP Soon, come listen to them on the Bellevilloise stage! ” RADIO NOVA – Ruddy
