The Chicago music community will gather on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to celebrate the life and legacy of DJ Funk, a pioneering figure in the city’s house and ghetto-tech scenes. The Celebration of Life event will be held at Park West, one of Chicago’s iconic venues, bringing together friends, family, and fans to pay tribute to his enduring influence on dance music culture.
Born Charles Chambers, DJ Funk was instrumental in shaping the raw, high-energy sound of ghetto house, blending hip-hop, techno, and house into a uniquely Chicago-born genre that left a lasting mark on dancefloors around the world.
The tribute promises to be a heartfelt and electrifying night, honoring not only DJ Funk’s groundbreaking contributions to music but also his role as a community builder, mentor, and creative force in the underground scene.