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"I SEE YOU BABY, SHAKIN' DAT ASS".... Of course you’ve heard it. Whether you were walking along the coast of Capri, or maybe you were blowing kisses from the private lounge with David Morales at Ministry of Sounds or getting down at Eric Morillo..s weekly set Subliminal at NYC..s Centro Fly.
Either way, where and when you heard it doesn’t really matter. But remembering who gave it to you is essential! From every corner of the globe GRAM’MA FUNK----“The Funk Hostess Wit..Da Mostess,” started a craze that revived the idea of unrestricted fun.
GRAM’MA FUNK—then Toi Sojer, got her first break in entertainment by working at Stevie Wonder’s LA based KJLH radio station. Identifiably a mover-and shaker, Toi was convinced to take a position at Next Plateau Records in New York City where she relocated and began work with such notables as Salt-N-Pepa, Sybil and the Ultra Magnetic MC..s.
After a stint running her merchandising company called “READY FOR DUTY” designing logos and merchandise for the entertainment industry, GRAM’MA FUNK began promoting parties called “THE FUNK HUT” which became famous throughout New York City. It was here that GRAM’MA FUNKwas truly born.
"THE FUNK HUT” along with DJ's TED SMOOTH, JAZZY JOYCE & KOOL DJ RED ALERT, drew in performances from anyone who was anyone on the New York soul, hip hop and funk scene----, DIGABLE PLANETS, P. DIDDY, WU-TANG, OLD DIRTY BASTARD, DOUG E. FRESH, MC LYTE, MONIFA, KING SUN, SUPA NATURAL, LORD FINESSE, BUSTA RHYMES, QUEEN LATIFAH and the FUGEES to name only a few.
GRAM’MA FUNK decided to take the Funk global and found herself making plans with London’s Trevor Nelson to fine tune the vibe that would eventually entrance thousands. Since her landing in Europe, those that pay homage to the cult of fabulousness haven’t been the same.

After intoxicating the London set present at club events, on TV documentaries, and Radio One voice over’s-she found herself on the island of Ibiza, Spain MC-ing and parting with yet another crowd.
Dubbed the island for sex, sand, sea, sin, and sunshine GRAM’MA FUNK, has played hostess to everyone from the idle and tawdry rich to the likes of Grace Jones, Kate Moss, Madonna, Mick Jagger and Sultans. It was there on the decadent island of Ibiza that GRAM’MA FUNK began spontaneously MC-ing over the music in her own inimitable style.
After being spotted by Mike Manumission, she was soon offered a regular hosting and MC-ing position at his underground experience "Manumission Motel". It was at the "Manumission Motel" that she met Groove Armada..s Tom and Andy.
GRAM’MA FUNK travelled to London to write and record her vocals for "IN MY BONES” and “I SEE YOU BABY”one of the stand out tracks from Groove Armada’s acclaimed “Vertigo” album and their current single on SONY/BMG records.
With the release of the remixed version of “I SEE YOU BABY” by beatmeister du jour Fatboy Slim in Europe & the U.S., its popularity has prompted this single to be licensed out to a host of Films, Television Programs, Dance Compilations and Commercials around the world .
In addition, GRAM’MA FUNK the budding songwriter also contributed to highly talked about singles by Foxy Brown – “The Birth of Foxy Brown", DJ Pippi..s Undiscovered Ibiza II – “Universal Unfolding”, Illicit – “Cheeky Armada”, Giddy Aunt(ATFC)& Psychobitch(DJ Smokin’ Jo)- “Git In Where Ya Fit In” and the latest release by Openair – “Hi Roller”, which is getting full attention by Judge Jules, Stonebridge, Roger Sanchez and Junior Jack to name a few.
Since then GRAM’MA FUNK has been re-writing her own history.
GRAM’MA FUNK EMERGES AS THE
HOT VOCALIST ON THE GROOVE ARMADA
HIT SINGLE, "I SEE YOU BABY”
Both music critics in the U.S. and in Europe were buzzing about Groove Armada..s hit single, “I SEE YOU BABY.” A great deal of that “buzz” was centered on the emergence of a new music personality---GRAM’MA FUNK!
This international funk..dance diva provides the soul stirring funky vocal groove to “I SEE YOU BABY” (she wrote it as well) that quickly became a catch phrase similar to “Whoops There It Is” years ago to the currant “Whassup?” phenomenon.
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The single with a Fat Boy Slim remix has become so hot that it aided the London-based dance band’s new album, VERTIGO (Sony/BMG) to reach gold status. It was also re-released on Groove Armada's "The Best Of" CD. Since its release, “I SEE YOU BABY” has warranted international acclaim.
GRAM’MA FUNK had been working and living on the island of Ibiza, Spain, where she was dubbed “The Funk Hostess Wit Da Mostess” to the “rich and naughty” at some of the hottest international clubs and special events.
GRAM’MA FUNK'S magical vocals and talented song writing skills have created a demand for the women behind the funk!
So the next time you’re partying and you hear “I See You Baby”, remember who gave it to you, The Funk Hostess Wit Da Mostess – GRAMMA FUNK
ALL LYRICS WRITTEN BY GRAMMA FUNK FOR "DON'T FUNK WIT MY GRAMMA MUSIC. (ASCAP)
"FUNK NASTY"
ANDY CALDWELL feat. GRAMMA FUNK
MINISTRY OF SOUNDS RECORDINGS (MOS)/UNO Records

"SHAKE IT LIKE A JAMAICAN"
DILLION & DICKINS feat. GRAMMA FUNK
"TURN IT UP" & "POPPIN’ MY PEAS”
BIMBO JONES feat. GRAMMA FUNK
Sony/BMG
"HI ROLLER"
OPENAIR Feat. GRAMMA FUNK
Oven Ready Records

Is making noise in the clubs and the Dance Charts.
“Hi Roller” is very much one of those big Saturday night moments borrowing heavily from a certain 80’s soul crooner, coupled with Gram’ma Funk’s unmistakeable vocals, all with just a passing nod to Openair’s usual electronic riffs….it’s unashamedly good time stuff and their biggest tune to date.
Germany’s Thomas Gold takes things into uncontested peak-time territory. Take it from us, the floor goes nuts as soon as the baseline rolls in…
Big for Roger Sanchez, Judge Jules, Stonebridge, Junior Jack and many, many more, featured on the pacha Ibiza comp, and tipped by just about everyone whose heard it as a potential chart hit….
Alexander O’Neil’s “Critize” gets a massive peak time workout with the man of the moment Thomas Gold. Thomas gets involved in the remix duties.
Disc two of the huge “Hi Roller”, from Openair, featuring the unmistakeable of Miami’s favourite microphone doyenne Gram’ma Funk (the voice of Groove Armada “I See You Baby”).
Tougher mixes are the order of the day here. Germany’s seriously on-form Mashtronic (Eyezcream, Sexonwax) has delivered a hard-edged electro house take on the tune, (which is being hammered by none other than Sasha, while on the flip Italy’s Phunk Investigation (The Ones-Flawless) have delivered another peak-time stormer. Watch this one fly!!
“UNIVERSAL UNFOLDING”
OVERSOUL feat. GRAMMA FUNK
Undiscovered Recordings
This Oversoul Project featuring Gram’ma Funk has made a serious impact on the chill-out scene. This standout single entitled; “Universal Unfolding” on the Undiscovered Ibiza II CD sets the mellow Balearic scene for the album as the drifting sounds and lazy beats flow underneath.
This DJ Pippi compiled album brings together an extraordinary selection of chilled grooves, sensual songs, and percussive journeys that exudes sunshine and blessed out summer vibes.
UNIVERSAL UNFOLDING
"CHEEKY ARMADA”
ILLICIT feat. GRAMMA FUNK
Azuli/Yola records
Cheeky Armada” was released in the form of a bootleg 12-inch “Sneaky Armada” (Mash up of DJ Sneak’s “You Can’t Hide From Your Bud” with Groove Armada’s “I See You Baby”) that was quickly embraced by international DJs like Pete Tong, Boy George, and Judge Jules.
No taste making DJ could ignore a track that so effortlessly intertwines Teddy Pendergrass.. “You Can’t Hide From Yourself” and the spoken words of Gram’ma Funk. Now U.K. imprint Yola is giving the infectious track a proper release. And while the original mix still rules; don’t overlook Robbie Rivera’s smokin.. dub & phunk mix and the Jeremy B Mix. (Michael Paoletta, Dance Track Hot Plate, Billboard Magazine).
"GIT IN WHERE YA FIT IN”
GIDDY AUNT & PSYCHOBITCH feat. GRAMMA FUNK
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With perfectly placed vocals by diva Gram’ma Funk and perfectly placed explosive sounds and programming this cut is sure to maintain peak time action.
This time, Giddy Aunt (ATFC) teams up with Psychobitch (DJ Smokin’ Jo) and one of the baddest vocalists around, Gram’ma Funk (one time Groove Armada vocalist. Giddy Aunt delivers one of the most infectious productions to date, complementing Gram’ma Funk’s wailing diva style delivery with a phat bass line, delicious percussion, deadly FX’s and an awesome breakdown.
The flipside sees the inclusion of the essential Acapella and an interpretation from Zero DB (current Gilles Peterson faves) who takes more of a minimal jazzy production approach for those early morning sessions. The track is licensed to John Acquaviva “In the Mix Vol.4” and Zero DB “The Remix Album”. If you like the party to really go off you’ll need this in your box. Breathtaking, almost literally! “Gitinwhereyafitin” rates 4 ½ out of 5. (JK - DJ Magazine music review).
This track is a tough Basement Jaxx styled groover, with the spoken word vocal delivery from everyone’s favourite Gram’ma Funk. This reminds us of the Akabu “Ride the Storm” but with more pumping drive. Starting with tribal drums and psychedelic FX, this builds into a huge carnival party full of sirens and noisy sweeps.
The vocals get kind of dancehall towards the end wit a bit of rough chatter that will get them moving on da dance floor. It fits like a glove! Wasn’t sure at first, but now I can’t take it off the deck – another OPD essential! (Lewis Dene - Hype Chart)
Defected superstar ATFC under his Giddy Aunt guise unleashes another gargantuan dance floor cut. Drums just don’t get any larger than these and the hyper active bassline is infectious.
Dj’s shakin dat ass wit “Gitinwhereyafitin”
Pete Tong - BBC Radio 1, “Hot, Hot, Hot!”
Jazzy M - Big, bad and ruff! Love it!
Allister Whitehead - Love the track, wicked!
Roger Sanchez - “I love it! “Gitinwhereyafitin”
John Kelly - OOOOOOOOOOOOH WEEEEEEEEEE!

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