Funky Diary

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In December 2021, journalist Diane Marois had the unique opportunity to follow French artist Dabeull, the rising star of the international Funk scene, on tour through the "Chicano" neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Celebrated and revered by this community of Latin American immigrants’ descendants, who have become the guardians of 80s Funk over time, Dabeull opens the doors to a very closed world, usually seen only in gangster movies and rap videos.

Immersed in their universe, Diane introduces us to their folklore and culture inherited from the low riders, but also reveals the darker side of their daily life, caught between police violence and gang violence in Los Angeles.

A breathless road movie that culminates in the "Once Upon a time in L.A." festival organised by Snoop Dogg. With the exceptional participation of legendary groups: SOS Band, Zapp and Cypress Hill.

A documentary series directed by Diane Marois.

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Welcome to the temple of 80s funk

Welcome to Los Angeles, heading towards Orange County, the Mecca of West Coast Funk. Dabeull, a French producer adored in the US, introduces us to Debo, the boss of Funk Freaks, a label and community of Funk and low rider enthusiasts. Between vinyl collectors and concerts, discover the codes, dances and new faces of the Funk scene.

Gang wars and police violence: the reality of neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Debo takes us into the neighborhoods, to talk about their daily life and history. Caught between police violence and gang wars, their attachment to Funk is like an outlet, almost a religion passed down from father to son. And they are not alone; in the Funk galaxy, there are also the "Boombap kids," a very entertaining and popular monthly show on ...

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Debo takes us into the neighborhoods, to talk about their daily life and history. Caught between police violence and gang wars, their attachment to Funk is like an outlet, almost a religion passed down from father to son. And they are not alone; in the Funk galaxy, there are also the "Boombap kids," a very entertaining and popular monthly show on Twitch, featuring Dabeull as well as the Marseillais Mofak, who has become one of the favorite producers for West Coast rappers (Xzibit, Wiz Khalifah...), and one of the rising stars of G-Funk, inheriting the groove of Parliament.

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Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Zapp: a story of transmission between Funk and Hip Hop

An incredible conclusion to this journey, Snoop Dogg has brought together all the big names from the West Coast Funk, Soul, and Rap scenes. From Al Green to Ice Cube, they will all be there for a festival that promises to be historic: "Once Upon a Time in L.A." And the Funk Freaks have invited Dabeull and Mofak to open one of the festival stages. ...

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An incredible conclusion to this journey, Snoop Dogg has brought together all the big names from the West Coast Funk, Soul, and Rap scenes. From Al Green to Ice Cube, they will all be there for a festival that promises to be historic: "Once Upon a Time in L.A." And the Funk Freaks have invited Dabeull and Mofak to open one of the festival stages. A significant moment for the two French artists, the first of many that day, leading us to encounter legendary groups like you've never seen before: SOS Band, Zapp, and Cypress Hill.

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