GRiZ is officially ushering in a new era with the announcement of his highly anticipated album, Future Funk Volume 1, arriving June 5, 2026. A vibrant and genre-defying collection, the project showcases the full breadth of the producer, saxophonist, and live performer’s evolving creative vision, blending funk, bass music, psychedelia, hip-hop influences, and emotional storytelling into one cohesive body of work.
Leading the album rollout is “Rump Shaker,” a long-awaited reunion with fellow electronic-funk powerhouse Big Gigantic. More than ten years after the release of their beloved collaboration “Good Times Roll,” which has amassed more than 48 million Spotify streams, the two artists reconnect on a track built for dancefloors, festival stages, and longtime fans alike.
Driven by explosive brass sections, infectious grooves, and high-energy production, “Rump Shaker” captures the chemistry that first made the pairing iconic while pointing toward an exciting new chapter for both artists. The single sets the tone for an album rooted in movement, connection, and pure sonic freedom.
Across Future Funk Volume 1, GRiZ revisits the foundational elements that have defined his sound throughout his career while pushing into new territory. Signature saxophone melodies, uplifting energy, and immersive sound design sit alongside heavier bass influences, psychedelic textures, cinematic moments, and bold experimentation.
The album arrives following one of the most prolific creative stretches of GRiZ’s career. Over the past year, he has released 38 tracks, including the surprise GEMiNI EP, Sidequest Vol. 1 Mixtape, and collaborations with artists such as Wooli, Flowdan, Tape B, Gryffin, Levity, and more. Rather than separating styles into distinct projects, Future Funk Volume 1 embraces contrast and collision, creating space for funk grooves, emotional release, bass-heavy drops, and psychedelic exploration to coexist naturally.
Created during a period of artistic rediscovery, the album reflects GRiZ’s renewed commitment to following instinct over expectation. The result is a collection that feels spontaneous, energetic, and deeply personal, capturing an artist fully immersed in the creative process without limitations.
The announcement comes amid one of the most successful live periods of GRiZ’s career. Following his highly celebrated return in 2025, he quickly reestablished himself as one of electronic music’s premier live performers. His debut Seven Stars Festival sold out immediately, bringing more than 22,000 fans to Virginia for an immersive community-focused experience built around bass music, positivity, and connection. Now entering its second year, the event has rapidly become one of dance music’s most anticipated destination festivals.
Momentum has continued throughout 2026 with major headline performances and standout appearances across the festival circuit, including a surprise set at Coachella’s Do LaB stage, sold-out arena shows in Chicago and the Bay Area, GRIZTRONICS events alongside Subtronics at The Gorge, and upcoming appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Elements, and Seven Stars Festival, where GRiZ is scheduled to perform three sets this October.
At the heart of Future Funk Volume 1 is a philosophy that has always distinguished GRiZ from his peers: the belief that dance music should feel deeply human. Whether through euphoric melodies, thunderous basslines, soulful saxophone performances, or moments of emotional vulnerability, the album prioritizes connection above convention.
For GRiZ, funk has never been confined to a genre. It is a mindset. With Future Funk Volume 1, that philosophy reaches one of its most complete expressions yet, delivering a project that feels adventurous, unpredictable, and fully alive while setting the foundation for what comes next.
As this new chapter unfolds, one thing is clear: GRiZ isn’t revisiting the past. He’s building the future.
Future Funk Volume 1 Tracklist
- Outlaw
- Rump Shaker
- Rainbow Machine
- BBFL
- Funk You Up!
- Found Your Love
- When I’m Hot
- iLLest In The Game
- 555
- Back to Me
About GRiZ
Detroit-born producer, saxophonist, and songwriter GRiZ has built a unique place within electronic music through his fusion of funk, soul, bass music, and live instrumentation. Known for his energetic performances, uplifting message, and genre-spanning productions, he has become one of the scene’s most beloved artists.
Following a two-year hiatus, GRiZ returned in 2025 with the launch of Seven Stars Festival, attracting more than 22,000 fans and marking his first major live performances since stepping away from touring. The year also saw the release of the GEMiNI EP, Sidequest Vol. 1 Mixtape, and collaborations with Wooli, Flowdan, Tape B, Gryffin, and others.
With sold-out headline shows, major festival appearances, the return of Seven Stars Festival, and now Future Funk Volume 1, GRiZ continues to expand both his musical reach and cultural impact, proving that his next chapter may be his most ambitious yet.
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