Funsta is an influential British MC, lyricist, and artist hailing from the United Kingdom’s vibrant underground music scene. Renowned for his dynamic flow and electrifying stage presence, Funsta has carved out a celebrated career spanning more than two decades, performing across key genres such as drum and bass, jungle, hip-hop, and grime. He first rose to prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s, becoming a key figure at legendary drum and bass events and radio shows, particularly noted for his longtime association with Kool FM, one of the UK’s pioneering jungle and drum and bass stations.
Funsta’s unique lyrical agility and rhythmic dexterity have seen him collaborate with esteemed producers and collectives including DJ Profile, Harry Shotta, and the North Base crew, as well as feature on international festival line-ups. His impressive command of crowd interaction and improvisation have cemented his reputation as one of the most versatile and respected MCs in the UK dance music community, consistently pushing the boundaries of live performance and recorded output while nurturing the next generation of artists.
London - South + East - Barcelona - Bristol - Brighton
fabric - Fire & Lightbox - Hootananny Brixton - Coronet Theatre - Electric Brixton
DrumAndBass - Jungle - Garage - Hardcore