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Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy

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About Me


Music is my life… So , I couldn’t do anything less than playing the music I love as a DJ , making the radio shows that I like, singing the songs I love (remaking them in my own style), writing lyrics and music and expressing myself through music as time goes by ... I started listening music at the young age of 3 y.o. (funny right?) and had my first radio show back in 1990. Since then I have lots of hours ‘on-air’ but stopped doin’ it only for some years (because of the university) but nothing made me drop what I know best! I Love RADIO… and moreover I love dj-ing , spinning mostly urban tunes, soulful and with a great feeling to move ya… In 1997 I started again having my show on Kiss Fm (in Thessaloniki) and at 2003 moved to Athens, not only to live in the capital, but to come and make my dreams come true. I continued working on Kiss Fm Athens, then had a break at an R’n’B radio (Planet 99.5), and till June 07 i passed by Rythmos Fm 94.9 , 6 to 8 in the afternoon, Mon to Fri, with some of the highest ratings on the current hour, on the radio! On 12th of Nov.2007 i started on the same hour (6 TO 8 IN THE EVENING) ON 95.2 ATHENS DEEJAY (www.athensdeejay.gr)... Stay Tuned! (Also i've been involved on PW record company from 2005 till Oct.07).My DJ experience goes back many years, being resident DJ at some of Thessalonikis’s biggest night clubs (Privilege, Club 51) , made as a host some great parties (Groovylicious, Madonna parties) and played in many clubs across country from 1997 till 2006. For a summer season (2001) I had one of the greatest experiences as a dj, mixing my tunes, at SINNERS club (Faliraki, Rhodes) and since then, I’m spinning urban music or as I say ‘music that makes you move’! The singing goes back to the late 80’s when I formed my first band, recorded a demo, and requested a dj from the no.1 radio station (of my hometown Ioannina) to play my stuff on air. B.T.I. (Big Trouble International) had a hit in 1991 , with ‘Technorap’. I continued doin’ my stuf in Thessaloniki… but for some reason, sth kept me back from this whole thing. So in 2005 I formed Funkytears , and started over again, more experienced this time. With Dimitris Kritikos and Dimitris Lahanis, we had the success of ‘HELLO’, during summer-autumn 2006 , having a huge airplay and great response from bars and clubs across country. Funkytears , was just a project! In some time i am going to release my first EP under my name and i hope u all like it. And so the story goes . . .Watch "HELLO" video here:

My Interests

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Member Since: 3/11/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/nickzois
Band Members: Well, as Funkytears we used to be 3 people: Nick Zois(that's me) , Mcd & Dimitris Lahanis. But we finally made only one track together, that was 'Hello'. The other songs that u listen to on this page are collaboration with some great friends and great minds in music, Alex Leon, George Kageo and Mcd (again!). The future is gonna show what's it gonna be...
Influences: Eveything from funk, soul, r&b , hip-hop, house, disco house, soulful house, reggae, rock, dance music...Influenced by all the music in the world... You just never stop! Listen to everything that surounds you and you will realise that you get an inspiration from all the things in life...But i have some gr8 artists that influenced me in my life of course like: Madonna, Prince, Boyz II Men, Peabo Bryson, Bel Biv Devoe, Grover Washington Jr., Dr.Dre, NWA, Public Enemy, Moby, Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Jazzie B, Jamiroquai, Eric B & Rakim, Snoop Dogg, Duran Duran, Smiths, Cure, The Police, Quincy Jones, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Babyface, Shai, Silk, Neneh Cherry, Def Leppard, Guns'n'Roses, David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, Kenny Dope, Louie Vega, Jellybean Benitez, JB Horns, George Clinton, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, BG the prince of rap, Gangstarr, Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam, Clivilles & Cole, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Cameo, Bobby Caldwell, Lionel Richie, Stevie B, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Womack, Manu Dibango, UB40, U2, Jestofunk , R.Kelly, Arrested Development, Fugees ...
Sounds Like:The single "HELLO" from FUNKYTEARS can be found on Planetworks compilations: Dance Dance Dance vol.2 - Ladies On The Dancefloor - Galea - Wet/Enigma Santorini . . . Look them up on www.planetworks-shop.gr .Free Banner by Bannersketch.com
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My Blog

For Valentine’s day

Hello everyone! Have a listen to my song BECAUSE I LOVE YOU, The most appropriate for your Valentine! Dedicate this song to the one you love!  
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:14:00 PST

95.2 Athens DeeJay: 6 to 8 in the evening

Hello everyone! From 12th of November u can listen to me on the radio again after so much time! I returned to my roots, mainstream music, and to a classic showtime for me , 6 to 8 in the evening! Have...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:21:00 PST

HELLO - The Remixes

Hello everyone! It is time to bring back the remixes of my first single "HELLO" under the name of Funkytears. The Club mix (edited version) made by Robin Skouteris , is on my profile and u can enjoy l...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:54:00 PST

6.000+ spins??? THANKS Y’ALL!

I wanna thank everyone who listens to my songs and i know that some of u are looking forward for the release....Just hang on a bit , so we can have the best results!THANK YOU ALL for more than 6.000 s...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:34:00 PST

Listen to new single "Sunshine"

Hello there...My new single is already uploaded!SUNSHINE is the title, in collaboration with Dj Mcd & mixed by Alen Leon.Many thanx 2 both guys who helped me create the real me!Have a listen and d...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:02:00 PST

Thanx 4 the 5000 spins on myspace!

Hello everyone,i would like to thank you for the 5000 spins on my profile!I'm glad u enjoy listening to the songs!Another one is coming soon enough to hooray the summer before its ending!KEEP IT UP!Gr...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:34:00 PST

Summer is here ... Enjoy the "Sunshine"

Hello boyz & girlz! Summer is here , so i got inspired by all the beach parties that are happening and all the fun that we have on the beach... U know it's really cool when u r on holidays and hav...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Wed, 30 May 2007 10:30:00 PST

New version of my new song...Check it out now!

Hello everyone,10 days ago, ' Because I Love U' (my new song) cover of Stevie B's classic hit, was uploaded on my page, in the remix version.Now, u can listen to the original version which brings over...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:00:00 PST

Purchase the hit single 'Hello' from Funkytears

'HELLO' from FUNKYTEARS can be found on the compilations: 'Dance Dance Dance vol.2' 'Ladies On The Dancefloor' & 'Galea' that got released from Planetworks (www.planetworks.gr) . Buy ...
Posted by Nick Zois aka Funky White Boy on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:25:00 PST