FUNKY MONKEY BABY'S

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS promoting "Arigatou" (2013)

FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S, formerly FUNKY MONKEY BABYS (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ) is a Japanese hip-hop trio under the Dreamusic label.

Members

• FUNKY Kato (MC, leader)
• MONKICHI (MC)

Former Members

• DJ CHEMICAL (DJ) (2005-2013)

Labels

• Dolly Music (2005-2013)

Information

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS hails from Hachiouji City, Tokyo Prefecture. The group was formed on 2004. The group started off with FUNKY Kato and MONKICHI, until DJ CHEMICAL joined in later. They are famous for frequently having celebrities starring in their music videos and jacket covers.

In 2012, the group announced their disbandment after their nation-wide tour in 2013. The decision was made because DJ CHEMICAL is preparing to become the chief priest at his temple and he won't have time to continue his musical activities.

On March 11, 2021, the group made an appearance on TBS's Ongaku no Hi, marking their first performance on stage since their disbandment. It was then announced on the 16th that FUNKY Kato and MONKICHI would resume the group's activities, following support from fans. The group name was also changed to FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S.

Discography

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS promoting FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 3 (2009)

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS promoting "Taisetsu" (2010)

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS promoting "Runway☆Beat" (2011)

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS promoting FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 5 (2012)

Studio Albums

• [2006.07.19] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ)
• [2007.12.12] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 2 (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ2)
• [2009.03.04] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 3 (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ3)
• [2011.12.21] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4 (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ4)
• [2012.12.26] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 5 (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ5)

Best Albums

• [2010.02.10] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST (ファンキー・モンキー・ベイビーズ BEST)
• [2013.03.27] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS LAST BEST (ファンキーモンキーベイビーズ LAST BEST)
• [2016.01.25] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 10th Anniversary Best "LOVE"
• [2016.01.25] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 10th Anniversary Best "YELL"
• [2016.01.25] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 10th Anniversary "COMPLETE BEST"

Singles

• [2006.01.25] Sono Mamma Higashi e (そのまんま東へ; As It Is To The East)
• [2006.04.26] Koi no Katamichi Kippu (恋の片道切符; Love's One-way Ticket)
• [2006.06.21] ALWAYS
• [2007.01.24] Lovin' Life
• [2007.05.23] Chippoke na Yuuki (ちっぽけな勇気; Tiny Courage)
• [2007.10.31] Mou Kimi ga Inai (もう君がいない; You're Not Here Anymore)
• [2008.03.26] Tabidachi (旅立ち; Journey)
• [2008.07.23] Kokuhaku (告白; Confession)
• [2008.11.05] Kibou no Uta / Kaze (希望の唄 / 風; Song of Hope / Wind)
• [2009.02.18] Sakura (桜; Cherry Blossom)
• [2009.11.18] Hero / Ashita e (ヒーロー / 明日へ; For Tomorrow)
• [2010.01.27] Namida / Yume (涙 / 夢; Tears / Dream)
• [2010.05.12] Taisetsu (大切; Importance)
• [2010.08.04] Ato Hitotsu (あとひとつ; One Person)
• [2011.03.16] Runway☆Beat (ランウェイ☆ビート)
• [2011.06.08] Soredemo Shinjiteru / Love Letter (それでも信じてる / ラブレター; I Still Believe)
• [2011.11.16] LOVE SONG
• [2012.02.15] Kono Sekai ni Umareta Wake (この世界に生まれたわけ; Being Born in This World)
• [2012.08.29] LIFE IS A PARTY
• [2012.11.21] Sayonara Janai (サヨナラじゃない; It's Not a Goodbye)
• [2013.02.27] Arigatou (ありがとう; Thank You)
• [2021.09.22] Yell (エール) (FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S)

Other Singles

• [2009.11.07] Bokura wa Hachioji (ぼくらの八王子)
• [2009.12.09] Furusato (ふるさと)

Digital Singles

• [2009.02.25] Kibou no Uta (Ontama Carnival 09 ver.) (希望の唄 (オンタマカーニバル09 ver.); Song of Hope)
• [2009.04.22] Taiyou Odori ~Shin Hachioji Ondo~ (太陽おどり ~新八王子音頭~; Sun Odori ~New Hachioji Ondo~)
• [2011.02.21] Kokuhaku Acoustic Version (告白 アコースティック・バージョン; Confession)

Video Releases

• [2008.03.26] First Japan Tour LOVIN' LIVE
• [2009.01.28] Yuki ga Furu Machi (雪が降る街; Snowing City)
• [2009.09.23] Nippon Budokan 09 ~Omaetachi to no Michi~ (日本武道館'09 ~おまえ達との道~)
• [2011.04.06] Zoom Shika Shiranai Fanmon no Subete ~Me no Mae niwa Mirai ga Matteiru~ (ズームしか知らないファンモンのすべて ~目の前には未来が待っている~)
• [2012.08.21] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 1st ARENA TOUR Waratte Utatte Moriaga Arena ~Ikuzo Nippon!!~ (FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 1st ARENA TOUR 笑って歌ってもりあがァリ ~ナ～行くぞ日本!!~)
• [2013.03.27] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS LAST BEST OTHER CLIPS (Digital)
• [2013.10.30] Omae Tachi to no Michi FINAL ~in Tokyo Dome~ (おまえ達との道FINAL〜in 東京ドーム〜)

Other Video Releases

• [2011.07.06] Live & Documentary DVD "ap bank fes '10" (Disc 1 #5 Chippoke na Yuuki)

Compilations / Other

• [2005.09.07] Yokohama LOGOS presents JOYRIDE (#11 Rokudenashi CRUISE (DJ TATSUTA feat. FUNKY MONKEY BABYS))
• [2006.06.21] The Frog Man Show TV Soundtrack (#4 GO! GO! Rider)
• [2008.10.29] DJ KAORI - DJ KAORI'S JMIX II (#2 Koi no Katamichi Kippu)
• [2008.11.26] Ai no Uta 2 (#5 Lovin' Life)
• [2009.03.04] Nihon TV Kei Zoom In!! SUPER 30 Shu Nen Kinen Compilation Asa Uta (#16 Morning Shot)
• [2009.03.11] Hayate - Haya! ~Hayauta NON STOP Mega Mix~
• [2009.11.25] DJ KAORI - DJ KAORI'S JMIX III (#5 Kibou no Uta)
• [2009.12.16] Ai no Uta 3 (#3 Sakura)
• [2010.01.27] SPICY CHOCOLATE - Tokyo RAGGA LOVERS (Disc 2 #5 Lovin' Life)
• [2011.01.26] Zenbu Koi ga Kanau Uta ~Kashi Densetsu~ (#1 Kokuhaku)
• [2011.12.21] Ai no Uta 4 (#3 Namida)
• [2012.12.05] Ai no Uta 5 (#3 LOVE SONG)

Publications

Band Scores

• [2012.02] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4" (Guitar Hikigatari)
• [2012.02] Piano Hikigatari FUNKY MONKEY BABYS "FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4"

External Links

• Official Website
• Official Blog
• Official Blog