Funkay / The Gift by Ky William

Jackfruit, the brainchild of MOBO-winning DJ and producer TSHA, has evolved into a genre-blurring tour de force–spanning a radio show, party series, and a newly minted record label. Following a standout debut release from the label boss herself, Jackfruit taps Brooklyn talent Ky William for its sophomore release, "Funkay / The Gift," landing in October.

Title cut "Funkay" kicks off with old-school hip-house energy and pounding drums. Slick bars deliver no-nonsense attitude over grinding chords and prickly percussion, while neon pads and retro stabs amp up the energy of this peak-time cut. On the flip, "The Gift," a collab with California trailblazer Nate Katz, dives into deeper house territory. Built around massive kicks, cosmic pads, and wiggling acid lines rising through scattered toms - it's muscular yet warm, full-bodied, and nuanced enough to move heads as much as heels.

The "Funkay EP" feels like one of the first times I’ve fully captured my sound. Each track has its own place in my sets, and whether it’s at the start, middle, or end of the night, they have both been special moments on the dancefloor.
Ky William

Ky William is the founder of Andhera Records and a consistent force in the global house adjacent scenes. His sound draws on the hip-hop heritage of his native Brooklyn and has found a home on Knee Deep In Sound, Solid Grooves, and Experts Only. With over a million streams and multiple Beatport Top 10s under his belt, Ky William’s knack for cooking up catchy, effective cuts has made him a fixture on dancefloors worldwide.

Ky William - Funkay / The Gift
Release Date October 2025
Label Jackfruit

Tracklist
1. Ky William - Funkay
2. Ky William feat. Nate Katz - The Gift