
Who is…?
Marko Mitrović (pronounced Mitrovich) aka Mark Funk is probably next to Gramophonedzie the most profound producer in Serbia having more than a decade of experience in all sort of music genres from drum’n'bass to funky-tech house. For those who don’t know, he is regular in sets of Gramophonedzie, DJ Mes, Sonny Fodera, BlackSoul, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Antoine Clamaran, Syke’n'Sugarstarr and loads more with it’s infectious disco-tech beats. He signed for various labels like Guesthouse, Blacksoul Music, Maracuja, Disko Zoo, etc…
We caught this busy guy between the gigs, regular work, production and family to tell us more about his work and his upcoming projects, aswell on his perception on house music trends.
Now just drop his latest radio set and enjoy!
Download Mark Funk Disco Fever Mix 2012 @ TDI Radio
^1 Hey Mark! First, thanks for talking time off to tell our readers more about your music. We know that you are into various production projects and that you are pretty busy, but lets kick with a regular one – How you got hooked up on house music?
Hello everyone! Thank you for the invitation… Well, it’s kinda simple and cheesy
I was a musical kid…I don’t have musical background in my family, but i always liked all genres of music…it was very interesting to me…so as I was growing up, I developed my taste, but I still like all genres of music…in almost every music genre I can find something that I like…
^2 When people check your tunes they can see that you have distinguish style – rare funky/disco/hip-hop samples that are combined with ruff tech rhythms. How would you describe it and could you give an advice to upcoming producers on “how to make their sound?” like you did.
Well, I think for myself that i`m an upcoming producer so I wont be giving any advices…To answer your question…I wouldn’t call my rhythms “ruff tech” …my rhythms are DISCOTECH and that’s it
What I’m actually trying to do is this…I’m trying to make old school disco funky music using modern technology
^3 Who made the most influence on you when it comes to production?
..there are some producers that I like… Dimitri from Paris, Olav Basoski, Warren Clarke, Chus etc…also my friends producers from our label Disko Zoo are a great influence…Gramophonedzie, Manjane, Wise D & Kobe, Blacksoul, Hyde & Sick etc…
^4 There are many underground and new artists that make top class tunes but are not enough exposed… Which one should we keep an eye on?
ME!
^5 Can you tell us what are you preparing next when it comes to releases, future projects or gigs?
I just finished a remix of tune “Mambosonic” for Maracuja Label..I got 2 new tracks ready for WMC… Both will be released on WMC samplers on DiskoZoo and Blacksoul Music…after that I’m expecting a baby since my wife is pregnant and that’s it for now!
Congratulations on baby! Let it be healthy and musically talented like dad and pretty like mom!
^6 Winter Music Conference is coming soon and everyone is preparing top tunes for that event. What are you predictions – which upcoming tune we shouldn’t miss?
I answered in previous question…you shouldn’t miss my new tracks
Mark Funk – Together [Disko Zoo Records] and
Mark Funk – JACK’O [Blacksoul Music]
^7 Is there any house or non-house artist that you would like to collaborate with?
Oh yea! I’d like to work with Jamiroquai and his band, Daft Punk, Chromeo, Dimitri From Paris, Studio Apartment, DMX… I better stop now, because i`m gonna start crying
^8 Everlasting fight between digital and analog. What’s your thoughts on that when it comes to playing on CDs/vinyl or USBs and midi controllers?
I had vinyls and turntables…I take CDs and CDJs as a logical progression…I don’t like USB and Midi controllers…
^9 Everyone is talking about SOPA and PIPA acts against piracy. What is your attitude when it comes to free music download blogs/sites/forums and buying music?
We are from Serbia my friend… We don’t care
If you wanna buy something you will buy it, with or without my advice…
^10 What are your current top5 tunes?
Tune of the moment is: Sami Saari – Trump It…don’t know the guy but this track is AMAZING!!!
^11 Big thanks Mark for having you exclusively here on Electro Station and all the best to your future family! Any shout outs for our readers or family and friends?
Thank you Electro Station…wish you guys all the best…take care and stay healthy, that’s the most important thing
Mark Funk @ SoundCloud
Mark Funk @ Facebook
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