About
Gunky Funky is the alter ego of musician and producer Russell Eric Dobda — a one-man funk project rooted in groove, joy, and deep expression. Gunky Funky, coined as a childhood nickname, has evolved into a full creative outlet blending 70s disco sparkle, acid jazz, and New Orleans funk grit.
I’m Russell — the multi-instrumentalist behind Gunky Funky, crafting grooves to lift your spirit.
I grew up with keyboards and saxophones as my main voices, and those instruments shape the core of the Gunky Funky sound. My debut solo album, Artificial Funk, is a collection of songs I wrote and produced myself, with a little help from guest musicians — and even some polish from AI. The music is all about prompting movement: irresistible funk grooves paired with lyrics that carry deeper meaning. Influenced by Jamiroquai, 70s disco, and New Orleans funk bands like Galactic, Gunky Funky is both a tribute to the sounds I love and an exploration of what funk can become today.
At its heart, Gunky Funky is about joy and connection — whether through live performance, online videos, or even transcriptions so others can play the music themselves. This project isn’t just about making songs — it’s an invitation to share in the groove.
Composition
Songwriting, music transcription.
Musicianship
Keyboards, Saxophones, AI-Generated Music.
Production
Refinement of ideas into works of art.
Enjoyment
Consumption of the music.
"Inspiration needs no explanation."
Quotes
From the lyrics of Gunky Funky