FunkyFresh Update !

The FunkyFresh Vision

The FunkyFresh brainchild, Mastakush first hopped on the 'inspiration' boat six years ago. Now, he has BECOME the inspiration for many of his friends and distant peers. Born in Nepal but raised in Belgium, he continues to spread positivity through his music, dance and philosophy to his circle of friends, brief encounters and even unsuspecting strangers. I, as his partner, have personally witnessed the amazing transformations in some of these people that have strongly inspired me to do the same. Together, we aim to educate, inspire and empower the youth on how to find our highest excitement and build a life of passion around it through what we know best - HipHop. 

FunkyFresh E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S.

The FunkyFresh E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S. is a one-week intensive program that covers all the 5 elements of HipHop (MC, DJ, Bboy, Beatbox & Graffiti) with the addition of Beatmaking, Popping & Slam Poetry. The program is targeted at young adults (aged 13+) in Nepal with a passion and curiosity for HipHop and will be taught by independent artists from Nepal and Europe. At a time when urban and artistic culture is rising in Nepal, the program can help boost the initiation of creating a positive HipHop community where everybody is inspired to INSPIRE.

By the end of the program, the students will have built a solid a foundation of skills and knowledge on the element of HipHop they want to learn and embody, from which they can evolve on their own as conscious artists who can fully understand and value the power and responsibility that comes with the freedom and creativity of expression through WORDS, VISUALS, SOUNDS & MOVEMENTS.

In short, the program will inspire and shape the mindsets of students into harnessing the power of creative expression that can be a powerful tool for change in society. It will also give the teachers a chance to learn a lot more about themselves.

The E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S. Breakdown

With five artists (including ourselves) travelling from Europe, we will need funds for our tickets and accommodation to make this happen. Then we will require sponsoring for the workshop and final showcase rental space at Sattya and the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, plus the equipment (Laptops/PCs, Turntables, Graffiti Tools, Bboy Mats, Mirrors, Mics, Speakers, Blank Music CDs and DVDs). Finally, we need a domain name for an official website for everyone to stay updated, informed, inspired and blown away by our eye-popping trailers!

In return for your interest and contributions, you will be involved in this project, directly or indirectly. This is YOUR project as much as it is ours. In helping bring this project to life, our young voices can come to the forefront of our community without the use of violence, destruction or passivity. As the seeds of knowledge are planted in them, they will blossom under the light of creativity and will be a part of a growing community of universally conscious individuals who care about the world and each other.

Check out our perks for exactly what you can receive on donating any amount to the FunkyFresh E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S. project. Should we not reach our exact goal by the end of the deadline, there are still other ways you can help make this happen!

Other Ways You Can Help

The best way to help us manifest this dream would be by spreading the word! If you share a love for HipHop and know of anyone who feels the same passion, please share the project link and help us reach out to like-minded people who believe in creating a positive change. You can also link us to any useful contacts who can sponsor our project or hook us up with some of the equipment listed above or are generous enough to donate or rent out their own stuff for the workshop week!

In Peace, Love & Respect