Funky Filon (Filip Rakowski)

Born in 1976, drummer, rapper, DJ, composer, arranger and lyricist, Funky Filon graduated from music schools with diplomas certifying his thorough education in the piano and the classical drums classes. His “affair” with hip-hop started in the early 1990’s. He became keen on and soon got the hang of scratching techniques. Having bought his first turntables in 1996, Funky Filon proceeded to invent and polish his unique sound. So far the rapper has recorded and published two solo albums. His debut album titled “Autorytet”, containing the hit single “Przesilenie”, was nominated for Fryderyk 2000. During his artistic adventure Filon has cooperated as a session musician with major Polish artists such as Maryla Rodowicz, Kasia Kowalska, Natalia Kukulska, Wojtek Pilichowski, Reni Jusis, Sylwia Wisniewska, Kaja Paschalska, Marek Koscikiewicz, Sidney Polak, Krzysztof "K.A.S.A." Kasowski, Mandaryna, Maciek & Kuba Moleda. He has also been involved in a number of advertising campaigns for some of the biggest market giants, such as Mc Donald’s. He composed the music and wrote lyrics for the theme song used in the Polish commercial of Koral ice cream. Funky Filon has given his performance at several prestigious national festivals and, as a popular DJ, is now frequently invited to collaborate in a variety of artistic projects.