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| Funktasy | |
|---|---|
| File:Funktasy Original 1000x1000.png The Funktasy logo | |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Hoss |
| Genre | Pop, Dance, EDM, House, Hip Hop, R&B |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec |
| Official website | funktasy.com |
Funktasy is a Canadian record label and entertainment company based in Montreal, Quebec. It gained national attention in 2025 when its verified social-media accounts were temporarily suspended by Meta Platforms, an incident covered by CBC News.[1] The story was later republished by MSN News and referenced by financial-analysis outlet TipRanks in coverage of Meta Platforms’ public-relations issues.[2][3] Funktasy is also represented internationally, with its founder Hoss listed as an artist at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]Funktasy was founded in 2010 by Canadian DJ and producer Hoss as an independent record label.[5] Initially focused on electronic-music releases, it later expanded into online media and educational programs.[6]
In 2017 the company launched Funktasy Magazine, a digital publication covering music, fashion, and entertainment.[6] In 2025 it introduced the sublabel Velvet Bass Records in collaboration with Italian production company Head Studios, focusing on electronic-music artists including Marko Leandro, Phil OD, Tony Kay, and Tantok.[7]
Divisions
[edit | edit source]Funktasy Records
[edit | edit source]The flagship label releases music across pop, dance, house, EDM, hip hop, R&B, and rock genres.[6] Its catalog includes Canadian and international artists such as MC Mario, Hoss, KiVeli, Audio Jacked, Ayrsto, and Reddibo. Production and mastering take place primarily in Montreal, Toronto, and Los Angeles.[6] Notable releases include "No Xplanation" by MC Mario and Hoss, remixed by Swedish DJ StoneBridge, and KiVeli’s singles "Drunken State" and "Fall," which appeared on the Indigenous Music Countdown.[8][9]
Funktasy Magazine
[edit | edit source]Funktasy Magazine publishes interviews and features on music, fashion, and entertainment.[6] Interviewed artists have included Roger Sanchez, Robin S., Lost Frequencies, Paul Oakenfold, Darude, and Ferry Corsten. The magazine also produces editorials such as “Top Techno DJs” and “Top Female Singers” and has collaborated with audio-technology companies including Arturia, XLN Audio, Kiev Audio, and Novation.[6]
Funktasy Academy
[edit | edit source]Through Funktasy Academy, the company offers online courses and workshops in music production, A&R, artist development, and label management.[10] It partners with post-secondary institutions including Concordia University, McGill University, Humber College, Trebas Institute, and BIMM University to provide internships in A&R, marketing, design, social media, and editorial work.[11][12]
Funktasy Booking Agency
[edit | edit source]The Funktasy Booking Agency manages live performances and bookings for DJs, producers, and performers, arranging club events, festival appearances, and brand partnerships across North America and Europe.[6]
Partnerships
[edit | edit source]Funktasy has collaborated with several audio and music-technology brands, including Kaotica Eyeball, Crate Connect, Maestro DMX, Pioneer DJ, Arturia, and XLN Audio.[6]
Events and media coverage
[edit | edit source]Founder Hoss’s participation in ADE 2025 reflected Funktasy’s connection to international music-industry activity.[4] The company’s Meta-related suspension was covered by CBC News and syndicated by MSN News, later referenced by TipRanks.[1][2][3]
Branding
[edit | edit source]The company's visual identity features a red stylized wordmark logo, which represents the Funktasy brand across its record label, magazine, and academy divisions. The logo file, Funktasy Original 1000x1000.png, is registered by the company and hosted on Wikimedia Commons.[13]
See also
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