The Allstar Funk Four

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The Allstar Funk Four aka AF4 a Four piece band from Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa, whose music can be described as a mixture of Rap, Punk, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop.

[edit] Members

Vocals - Graeme Danger (real name: Graeme Proctor
Guitar/Vocals - To The Max (real name: Arjuna Kohlstock
Bass - Neil Samsonite - (real name: Neil Sinclair)
Drums/Backup vocals - El Luko Luko (real Name: Luke Bolus)

The four musicians who have been friends since high school and have played in various Cape Town punk bands in the past, got together in late 2004 with aim of making something fresh, and new to them as a band but more importantly to the local listening public. After jamming together and embracing various styles of music, The Allstar Funk Four (AF4) was born. Their sound is such that it continues to evolve as new styles of music are discovered by its four prolific band members. It allows freedom of expression for these four talented friends.

The Allstar Funk Four’s Influences Range from “The Red Hot Chill Peppers” to “System of a Down”, and also includes the likes of “The Bloodhound Gang”, “Grand Master Flash” and “The Beastie Boys”

When asked what his aspirations for the band were, 19 year old Guitarist "Arjuna" answers: "To have a good time, all the time and carrying on making my favourite music with my favourite friends."

AF4 won 2005's "Last Band Standing" Battle Of The Bands which is an achievement unto itself as well as having opened for Bed On Bricks.

In early January 2006 after more than half a year of jamming and playing shows the band released their debut EP, entitled "Party Rocking" (Produced by Wilding Penderis) which proved to be a success, receiving frequent airplay on South African University Radio Stations. The track "Get Your Groove" reached number one on the samp3.com chart.

May 2006 saw the Band Filming there Debut music video (with director Michael Mathews) for the single "Party Rocking". The video has since enjoyed air play on South African TV and is still currently on Rotation on MK89. (The music video can be watched on the bands Myspace)

In January 2007, after months of pre-prodution work, The All Star Funk Four finally got into the studio to record their first full length album, which is set to be launched in late April.