Funk 2 Da” is the latest release from LA-based, Dublin-born producer Jay Pryor, arriving through Gorgon City’s Realm Records. For Pryor, the track marks a moment, reflecting years of steady work coming into clearer alignment.
The record moves with infectious love and style from start to finish. A direct bassline, clipped vocal fragments, and tight percussive detail form its spine, leaving no excess in the arrangement. Pryor’s background in high-level pop and electronic production is visible in the precision, but here he uses that discipline to simplify rather than embellish. Nothing leans on gimmicks; everything serves the pace and shape of the track. Its early support in Dom Dolla’s sets, before Realm reached out to sign it, speaks to the quiet durability of the piece.
In a broader sense, “Funk 2 Da” reflects where Pryor seems to be heading. After years contributing to major releases for artists such as Louis Tomlinson, Diplo, Steve Aoki, ZAYN, and Anne-Marie, his solo work has been moving toward something more distilled and club driven. This new single fits that arc with ease.
Pryor has always been able to strike a unique balance with the music he makes. Here, that balance feels cleaner, more settled. “Funk 2 Da” is the sound of an artist stepping into the next chapter of his own destiny. Keep your eye on Jay Pryor.