Fonky Bald Heads (Kirk Johnson’s Paisley Park Funk Project)

Fonky Bald Heads was a funk/hip-hop side project closely connected to Prince’s Paisley Park camp in the early 2000s

GROUP OVERVIEW

Name: Fonky Bald Heads (F.B.H.) Active: 2000 – 2002

Origin: Minneapolis, Minnesota Genres: Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B

Label: Kitchen Records / NPG Music Club Key Members:

Kirk Johnson (KAJ),

Kip Blackshire,

Mike Scott (Rev. Mike),

DVS,

K.A.T.O.,

Fish.

PRINCE CONNECTION

Several members were regular collaborators in Prince’s live band and studio sessions. Prince co-wrote “Rowdy Mac” with Kirk Johnson and wrote “Strike Up The Band” for the group (unused). He also offered guitar work on one track.

DISCOGRAPHY

NPG Music Club Releases (Various Artists)

• NPGMC First Edition (February 2001)

• NPGMC Second Edition (March 2001)

Fonky Bald Heads tracks and/or members appeared on these early NPG Music Club compilations.

Fonky Bald Heads (2000) – The Official Bootleg

THE STORY

The Official Bootleg was the group’s first release, an informal early collection distributed mainly through the NPG Music Club.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Raw, limited bootleg-style release that served as a precursor to their main album.

Fonky Bald Heads (June 11, 2001) – The Self Titled Album

THE STORY 

The Self Titled Album is the official debut studio album by Fonky Bald Heads. Prince contributed by co-writing “Rowdy Mac” with Kirk Johnson. “Sex In My Bones” was first released as an NPG Music Club download prior to the album.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

Limited commercial distribution with no chart impact. The fiery artwork reflects the group’s raw funk energy. It remains a sought-after release for fans of the Paisley Park circle.

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