Straight out of Long Beach California, comes the innovative band, Funk Rage & Soul. Their musical diversity has been inspired by both the sounds of legendary greats, such as P-Funk, Funkadelic, Otis Redding, Bob Marley, Van Morrison and The Temptations, and by the works of more contemporary artists like Lenny Kravitz, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sublime. Funk Rage & Soul proves to be a dynamic force in the music industry, both in their presentation of social messages and their creative, multi-cultural sounds. All of which are represented in every aspect of the group, right down to their own cultural diversity within the band.

In the late eighties, Chadd “Ivori” McKeen and Calvin “Chill” Hill teamed up to create their own rap group appropriately named “Black & White,” bustin’ rhymes about their true life experiences and social issues. As their fan base and interest from record labels grew, McKeen decided to put a band together in hopes of creating the ultimate sound, thus forming Funk Rage & Soul. After years of success the band signed with an Indie label who promised the world but ultimately failed to take FRS to the next level. The band went through many personnel changes to finally get the right recipe of talent and dedication. The mixture of culture, musical and song writing abilities, as well as personal styles, have created, in FRS, a sound that will transcend color barriers and make a positive impact on audiences of any race, color or creed. So open your mind, and
“May the FUNK, RAGE in your SOUL”