Funkapolitan
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Nick Jones, Toby Andersen |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Funkapolitan was a UK-based soul ensemble active during the early 1980s.
Overview
Established in 1980 by lyricist Nick Jones alongside musician Toby Andersen, Funkapolitan sought to develop a robust funk style as an alternative to disco. Their name was derived from merging the names of the band Funkadelic and the publication Cosmopolitan. The lineup featured percussionist Greg and dancer Doria Craig, siblings of Culture Club's Mikey Craig, as well as guitarists Kadir and Sagat Guirey, who descended from White Russian aristocracy.
Their inaugural performance took place at Kensington Market, followed by prominent support appearances with The Clash and Simple Minds. A feature by Peter York in Harpers & Queen magazine contributed to their contract with London Records, where they collaborated with producer August Darnell and fashion designer Antony Price.
The group's initial single, "As Time Goes By," launched in July 1981, reached position 47 on the UK Singles Chart and led to an appearance on Top Of The Pops. Despite this early success, later singles and their 1982 self-titled album did not enter the charts, which ultimately resulted in the band's dissolution.
Following the split, two members went on to create the band Loansharks, while bassist Tom Dixon pursued a career as an industrial designer and received an MBE. Toby Andersen remained active in songwriting, co-authoring every track on Curiosity Killed The Cat's album Keep Your Distance.
Albums
- Funkapolitan, 1982
Singles
| Year | Single | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "As Time Goes By" | 41 |
| 1982 | "In The Crime Of Life" | – |
| 1982 | "Run Run Run" | – |
| "–" indicates releases that did not enter the charts. | ||