NV Funk is a South African musician, DJ, and drummer from Cape Town who became famous for his exciting Gqom music. Gqom is a style of dance music with deep, heavy, pounding beats that make you want to move your feet. NV Funk’s real name is Nathaniel Van Dalen, and fans also called him the “King of the Drums” because of his amazing drumming skills. He had a very special way of performing, he would DJ and play the drums at the same time, which people loved to watch and dance to.
NV Funk
NV Funk started his music career back in 2012 after studying at the Soul Candi Music Institute. For over ten years, he made music that got people dancing all over South Africa and even in other countries. One of his albums is called Rise of the King, which includes songs like “7945,” “Dala NV,” “Love & Light,” “John Snow,” and “Yet We Rise.” He was considered a pioneer in the Gqom music scene, which means he was one of the early artists who helped make this style of music popular and respected.
NV Funk was not just a musician, he was also a creative person who loved fashion and culture. He worked with big brands like Nike for their Air Max shoes because he represented the energetic and stylish spirit of Cape Town. He always wanted to inspire young people from his neighborhood, letting them know that with hard work and determination, they could achieve great things too.
In June 2024, NV Funk made a big announcement that surprised many fans. He decided to retire from making secular music, which means music for parties and dancing, so he could follow a new path in his life. He said that God had called him to a new chapter, and he wanted to spread the message of Jesus Christ. He was baptized and wrote online, “Today I drop my drumsticks and pick up my cross wholeheartedly.”
NV Funk is an inspiring example of someone who followed his passion for music, worked hard to master his skills, and then had the courage to listen to his heart when he felt it was time for a change. His story teaches us that you can be great at something you love, and also that it is okay to grow and change direction in life when you feel it is right. You can still find and enjoy his Gqom music on streaming platforms, and remember the energy and joy he brought to dance floors everywhere.
ALL Song
– Mercy
– Ghetto Dream
– InLove
– Anointed
– Which Is Which 2.0
– Big Something
– Monday Nights
– Clap For NV
– You Are Capable
– God First
– I Will Kiss You
– Jehova
– Cafda
– If It Wasnt For Me
– Close To God – Kyle SA
– Marry Me
– I am Gqom King
– No Friends
– Church Boy
– Weg – UMLUNGU
– Non Greater
– Still Thinking Of You
– I Just Want Kiya – Dj Jared
– Corner Girl
– The Ark – Sleeks
– For The Kids – Dj Thando
– For Babes
– 9am
– Nothing Personal
– Stage NV – Sliiso
– NV Op Jou Bors
– 10 Tripple 1 – Jay Music
– Gqom In New York – Toolz Umazelaphi
– Don’t Throw Water
– It’s Our Turn – Weh Sliiso
– I am Blessed
– 6th Avenue
– Coloured Excellence
– For Silindo
– Cairo Made Me Do It
– Which is Which
– Bathi iGqom – Weh Sliiso, Signore Francesco
– My Throne
– In God We Trust
– Come Back Umlungu
– No More Suffering
– In NV We Trust
– Defender Of Gqom
– God Sees A King
– David Not Goliath
– Me Vs Me
– Everyone Loves NV
– We Keep Moving
– Cape To Port Nolloth – Wallies
– Dankie NV
– Luke 1v37
– Sunday Service
– I Miss You Mona
– The Only King
– Straight To Church – UMLUNGU
– I Am NV Funk
– Time Is Evertything – Taboo No Sliiso
– Till Gqom Do Us Apart – UMLUNGU
– 4th Of Feb
– Hood Hero
– A Walk With The King – Dlala Zamo
– SuperStar From Retreat
– Pretty Gqom Boyz
– Everything Is Nice
– Ye of Gqom
– Midnight Prayer
– My Baby – King David
– Touched by NV
– One of a Kind
– Highly Favored
– I Am King
– Stronger Together – Vogie
– Ashuuuu – Temple Boys
– Protect the King – Dlala Ikamva
– Don’t CreHate – Vogie
– From Afrika – Vogie
– Better Days – Wallies
– Bangers Only – Taboo No Sliiso
– 2 Worlds – Taboo No Sliiso
– The Boi Is Focused
– Yet We Rise
– Rise of the King
– John Snow
– Love & Light
– Dala NV
– 7945