Hopsin officially left the label 2 months later and is now under his own company Undercover Prodigy. Upset with the disrespect from his co-worker, Hopsin went on Instagram and threatened to leave Funk Volume if Ritter did not. He cited the reason as co-founder Dame Ritter "wanting to control too much". On January 7, 2016, Hopsin posted on Instagram that Funk Volume was officially "dead". In 2015 Funk Volume signed a distribution deal with Warner Bros. In May 2014, Jarren Benton became the third Funk Volume artist in as many years to be named to the XXL freshman class. With the help of Empire Distribution, Knock Madness became the first Funk Volume release to be distributed in CD format to retail stores. The label then released Hopsin's Knock Madness on November 26, 2013. On September 18, 2013, Funk Volume revealed they had expanded their production division to include Kato and Rikio. He also stated that a Funk Volume compilation album would be released in the future. On August 20, 2013, Damien Ritter revealed in an interview that he had talked to many labels about distribution deals, but decided against it till the label built its brand more. On AugSwizZz released the first single, "Zoom In" from his untitled 2014 debut album. My Grandma's Basement peaked at number four on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and number 152 on the Billboard 200. Jarren Benton would release his debut studio album My Grandma's Basement on June 11, 2013. Both peaked in the top 50 of the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was followed by an EP titled The First Agreement in December 2012. Dizzy Wright would be the first artist besides Hopsin, to release an official studio album on Funk Volume which would be titled, SmokeOutConversations on April 20, 2012. In November 2011 Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright was signed to Funk Volume after they were "impressed by his smooth flow, confident stage presence and energy that won over the crowd." In early 2012 Hopsin would expand his roster by signing Atlanta rapper Jarren Benton, who would then release a mixtape Freebasing With Kevin Bacon in June 2012. The first official album to be released on Funk Volume would be Hopsin's second studio album Raw in November 2010, which was supported by the singles "Sag My Pants" and "Nocturnal Rainbows". They originally wanted to sell it for retail sale, but were unable due to Hopsin still being contracted by Ruthless Records at the time. The first project released by Funk Volume would be a collaboration mixtape between the two flagship artists, Hopsin and SwizZz titled Haywire on June 18, 2009. The first rapper to be signed to Funk Volume would be Damien Ritter's younger brother and high school friend of Hopsin, SwizZz. To start the label Hopsin went on LegalZoom, set up the business, and got the papers in the mail.
Oct.History Formation and success (2009-2015) įollowing an ill-fated record deal with Ruthless Records rapper Hopsin founded the independent record label Funk Volume, while Dame Ritter acted as business manager over all the artists and the label. 18 - Kansas City, MO Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City 17 - Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi 9 - Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circus 27 - Big Flats, NY Summer Stage at Tag's ^ 14 - Mount Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort **Īug. 6 - Waterloo, NY del Lago Resort & CasinoĪug. July 31 - Marion, IL Marion Cultural and Civic CenterĪug. July 10 - Chippewa Falls, WI Northern Wisconsin State Fair * July 4 - Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration
July 2 - Fayetteville, GA Southern Ground Amphitheater Grand Funk Railroad Some Kind of Wonderful 2021 U.S. You can see Grand Funk Railroad's 2021 tour dates below. “When we take the stage for the first time in over 15 months and hear the crowd and applause, I’m sure I will be thinking, ‘Thank God!’” This has been torture for me and the rest of the guys,” Brewer said in a press release. “I can’t wait to get back onstage and perform for people. While Grand Funk Railroad already celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2019, July 2021 marks a momentous anniversary as well: 50 years since they and Humble Pie sold out New York’s 55,000-capacity Shea Stadium in 72 hours - faster than the Beatles in August 1965.
The current lineup has been active since 2000. Grand Funk Railroad currently include cofounding members Don Brewer (drums and vocals) and Mel Schacher (bass), along with former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, singer Max Carl (formerly of 38 Special) and keyboardist Tim Cashion. Blue Oyster Cult, the Guess Who and Little River Band will open for Grand Funk Railroad on select dates, and the group will support Kid Rock at its native Michigan show.
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