funky49 is Steven Rush, a rapper/producer/dj and science enthusiast living in Tampa, FL, USA, Earth. He has rapped for both Chuck D and Bill Nye. That tells you where he is about.

funky49 has performed at geek-friendly events such as Orlando Nerd Fest (2014-2015), Nerdapalooza (2007-2012), the St. Pete Science Festival (2012-2014) and the USA Science and Engineering Festival (2012). He is most likely the only rapper to have performed at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum and the National Science Foundation. He’s been on the same bill as most major nerdcore superstars and once flew to Eugene, Oregon to open for mc chris. He was named a “Nerdcore Hip-Hop All Star” by Wired magazine. His science outreach via hip-hop music video for Fermilab has over 53,000 views.