The Brooklyn Funk Factory
A Channel For New York City’s CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Hi and welcome to The Brooklyn Funk Factory™ — a space created to celebrate creative NYC. Born in 2009 out of Downtown Brooklyn by Gyzellah, this project has always been about building community, uplifting each other, and giving voice to the raw, untapped talent that makes this city move.
This is about the people. We're here to shine a light on the community that built NYC’s creative soul —real stories, real conversations, and a growing archive of the people keeping the city alive through art, sound, movement, and resistance. ❤︎
Jakuan Melendez
A throwback to 2001: NYC toy designer and 360 Toygroup founder Jakuan Melendez in conversation with Gyzellah (aka Mo) for Freshmilk TV, filmed on the Lower East Side.
About Jakuan: Known for blending art, politics, and street culture, Jakuan Melendez sparked the vinyl toy movement when he launched 360 Toygroup in 1999. His vision of creating high-end art objects set the standard for production in the industry. Each figure he designs goes beyond play — it’s a statement on culture, life, and rebellion. His work redefined the line between art and collectibles, helping inspire today’s thriving designer toy scene.
Check out his work on Artsy and his collab at Objective Collectibles