Butter Funk Family
Unbreakable groove with no shortage of grit and gusto
You don’t just hear or see funk music. You feel it. It travels through your body like a surge of electricity, bringing you to your feet and right to the dancefloor with a primal magnetism. As if stepping right out of spaceship from the seventies and into a post-social media world in dire need of connection, the BUTTER FUNK FAMILY (BFF) channels the energy of classic funk for the 21st century and beyond. Led by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum powerhouse artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Printz Board [Black Eyed Peas, Mark Ronson, Cee Lo Green], — unlocks an undeniable and unbreakable groove with no shortage of grit and gusto.
NYC to Iceland to Senegal to New Zealand to Europe to Brazil], the group are about to become your go-to festival, party mix with their 2025 independent FACTS EP and so much more to come. “Funk is a celebration,” affirms Printz. “It’s the only genre where you can be musically complex, unpredictable, different, weird, and avant-garde as well as fun and feel-good at the same time. That’s what I’ve always loved about funk. As soon as you listen, it demands that you make the With horns blaring, guitars bobbing and weaving, and vocals roaring straight from the gut, you’ve got no choice but to move… Every celebration needs a soundtrack. You just can’t have a party without the right tunes. So, BUTTER FUNK FAMILY writes music tailormade for good times. Emerging as a cult favorite around the world [LA to ‘stank face’,” he laughs. “It’s always about the party, first and foremost.”
BUTTER FUNK FAMILY initially buzzed in Los Angeles. Over the years, its ranks grew to include a rotating cast of 30-plus elite musicians from around the globe, including core collaborators Eric England [bass], Nadav Peled [guitar], Jay Flat [saxophone], Dylan Elise [drums], Khris Purkson [trombone], Sam Pounds [vocals], Alana Hil [vocals], and Nic Jackson [vocals]. The outfit captivated audiences on a weekly basis with its residency at Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. Meanwhile, 2023’s DOWNTOWN EP took flight uplifted by “DUMB DUMB,” “THE LIGHT,” and “DOWNTOWN.” Throughout 2024, the group carefully crafted what would become FACTS. Many of the songs could be traced back to soundchecks when the members would kick around ideas and jam. Tying it all together, Printz and Co. rallied around an intent to uphold an important tradition. “Kids hear all of these classic funk songs in samples on modern pop songs, and they don’t know what they are or where they come from,” he goes on. “We want to educate listeners and familiarize them with the roots. The new EP definitely shows a lot of growth for us. It’s also a rebirth. We’re trying to spread love and fun. FACTS embodies everything we are. We truly love people, music, and having a good time.” Among many highlights, “LOVE POWER” projects an identifiable and irresistible message over boisterous horns and funkified electric guitar. It culminates on a pensive and powerful refrain, “The human race is in trouble now, we have to elevate to the love power.” “The song says, ‘All we need is love’,” he goes on. “It’s a timeless truth. Love is the strongest and most valuable and intense resource on the planet. It’s not time; it’s love. We’re trying to get that across.” On “SOMETHIN CRAZY,” Alana and Nic ignite a bold back-and-forth.
Trumpet booms above a head-nodding drumbeat, and heartfelt lyrics barely contain an overflow of raw emotion. The momentum ascends on an unshakable hook, “Look at what we found together.” Then, there’s “SIX SHOOTER.” BUTTER FUNK FAMILY locks and loads the track with a slippery bassline, wild horns, and a strong backbeat. Alana’s voice simply shines as she urges, “supporting your homies no matter what,” going on to remind, “I got my six shooter.” Ultimately, BUTTER FUNK FAMILY will make you feel good at the end of the day. “We just want people to walk away feeling great,” Printz concludes. “Whether you’re feeling down or you’re just ready to get into it, you can put on BUTTER FUNK FAMILY and get all of that. We just want to be funky and different.” They’ve accomplished that mission, and now they’re ready to celebrate with you, as BFF’s do.
“Every time we play, I say the main mission is to spread love,” exclaims Printz. “
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