Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
| Company type | Hip-hop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Mark Wahlberg, Scottie Gee, Hector the Booty Inspector, DJ-T, Ashey Ace |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Mark Wahlberg (Marky Mark), Scottie Gee, Hector the Booty Inspector, DJ-T, Ashey Ace |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch was a hip-hop ensemble from the United States, established in 1991 by Mark Wahlberg (known as Marky Mark), Scottie Gee, Hector the Booty Inspector, DJ-T, and Ashey Ace. Their most prominent single, "Good Vibrations", climbed to the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, while their subsequent release "Wildside" reached number 10.
History
The group's initial album, Music for the People, launched on July 23, 1991, secured the number one spot on the Top Heatseekers chart and attained No. 21 on the Billboard 200. This record included two singles that earned gold status and entered the top 10: "Good Vibrations" (which hit No. 1) and "Wildside" (which peaked at No. 10). By November 1991, the album had achieved gold certification, advancing to platinum by January 1992.
At their height of popularity, the group extended their brand into gaming with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: Make My Video, a title developed by Digital Pictures. However, this venture was met with poor sales and negative reviews.
Their sophomore album, You Gotta Believe, released on September 15, 1992, did not match previous success, peaking at No. 67 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single reached No. 49 on the Hot 100. The group dissolved in 1993 after contributing "I Want You" to the soundtrack of Super Mario Bros..
Following the disbandment, Mark Wahlberg collaborated with reggae musician Prince Ital Joe, producing two albums for the European market and achieving a No. 1 hit in Germany with "United". He exited the music industry in 1998 to focus on a flourishing acting career in America.
Members
- Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg)
- DJ-T (Terry Yancey)
- Ashey Ace (Anthony "Ace" Thomas)
- Hector the Booty Inspector (Hector Barros)
- Scottie Gee (Scott Ross)
Studio albums
| Title | Details | US Billboard 200 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop |
AUS | AUT | GER | SWE | UK | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music for the People |
|
21 | — | 67 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 61 |
|
| You Gotta Believe |
|
67 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "—" denotes no chart entry or release. | |||||||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart rankings | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | AUS | AUT | CAN | GER | IRE | NOR | NZ | SWE | UK | ||||
| "Good Vibrations" (feat. Loleatta Holloway) |
1991 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
|
Music for the People |
| "Wildside" | 10 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 10 | — | 22 | 42 |
| ||
| "I Need Money" | 1992 | 61 | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "You Gotta Believe" | 49 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 54 | You Gotta Believe | ||
| "Gonna Have a Good Time" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "—" indicates no release or chart appearance. | |||||||||||||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "On the House Tip" | 1992 | Music for the People |
| "Peace" | ||
| "Loungin'" | 1993 | You Gotta Believe |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Work nominated | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | You Gotta Believe | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Work nominated | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Good Vibrations | Best Dance Video | Nominated |
| 1992 | Good Vibrations | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
American Music Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist | Nominated |
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
| Year | Nominee | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch | Best Dance Act | Won |