Funky Monkey Babys
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Hachiōji, Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Music |
Funky Monkey Babys (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ), also referred to as Fan-mon (ファンモン), is a Japanese musical group established in 2004 under the label Dreamusic Incorporated. Their sound is a fusion of hip hop with elements drawn from pop and rock genres. Originating entirely from Hachiōji, Tokyo, the trio is notable for incorporating well-known personalities in their promotional materials and single artwork. The band members consist of Funky Kato, Mon-kichi, and DJ Chemical.
History
The band's fourth single, "Lovin' Life," achieved considerable success, maintaining strong sales and chart positions throughout early 2007. In July of the same year, they followed up with the release of "Chippoke na Yūki." Their popularity expanded significantly through dynamic live shows nationwide and frequent media appearances.
On 10 February 2010, Funky Monkey Babys unveiled their inaugural greatest hits compilation, Funky Monkey Babys Best, which entered the Japanese Oricon weekly charts at number one, moving nearly 255,000 units during its first week.
The group declared their decision to disband on 29 November 2012, scheduling a farewell tour culminating in final performances at the Tokyo Dome on 1 and 2 June 2013.
Their track "ちっぽけな勇気" was featured in the Japanese television drama Asuko March.
Members
- Funky Kato – MC
- Mon-kichi – MC
- DJ Chemical – DJ
Singles
| Number | Release date | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 January 2006 | "そのまんま東へ" ("Sono Manma Higashi e") | 77th |
| 2 | 26 April 2006 | "恋の片道切符" ("Koi no Katamichi Kippu") | 31st |
| 3 | 21 June 2006 | "Always" | 55th |
| 4 | 24 January 2007 | "Lovin' Life" | 10th |
| 5 | 23 May 2007 | "ちっぽけな勇気" ("Chippoke na Yūki") | 8th |
| 6 | 31 October 2007 | "もう君がいない" ("Mō Kimi ga Inai") | 8th |
| 7 | 26 March 2008 | "旅立ち" ("Tabidachi") | 10th |
| 8 | 23 July 2008 | "告白" ("Kokuhaku") | 4th |
| 9 | 5 November 2008 | "希望の唄/風" ("Kibou no Uta/Kaze") | 11th |
| DVD | 28 January 2009 | "雪が降る街" ("Yuki ga Furu Machi") | 34th |
| 10 | 18 February 2009 | "桜" ("Sakura") | 7th |
| 11 | 18 November 2009 | "ヒーロー/明日へ" ("Hero/Ashita e") | 4th |
| Limited release | 9 December 2009 | "ふるさと" ("Furusato") | |
| 12 | 27 January 2010 | "涙/夢" ("Namida/Yume") | 4th |
| 13 | 12 May 2010 | "大切" ("Taisetsu") | 6th |
| 14 | 4 August 2010 | "あとひとつ" ("Ato Hitotsu") | 8th |
| 15 | 16 March 2011 | "ランウェイ☆ビート" ("Runway Beat") | 5th |
| 16 | 8 June 2011 | "それでも信じてる/ラブレター" ("Soredemo Shinjiteru"/"Love Letter") | 10th |
| 17 | 16 November 2011 | "Love Song" | 10th |
Albums
| Number | Release date | Title | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 July 2006 | 'ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ' ('Funky Monkey Babys') | 15th |
| 2 | 12 December 2007 | 'ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ 2' ('Funky Monkey Babys 2') | 5th |
| 3 | 4 March 2009 | 'ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ 3' ('Funky Monkey Babys 3') | 1st |
| Compilation | 10 February 2010 | 'ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ Best' ('Funky Monkey Babys Best') | 1st |
| 4 | 21 December 2011 | 'ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ 4' ('Funky Monkey Babys 4') | 1st |
See also
- Dreamusic Incorporated#Artists – Directory of Dreamusic performers
- List of Japanese hip hop musicians
- List of Japanese rock bands
- Music of Japan
External links
- Official site (in Japanese)
- Funky Monkey Babys profile on AllMusic