From the rolling hills of northwestern Italy, Feel Good Productions has been igniting dancefloors with their signature fusion of global beats and urban grooves since 1995. The brainchild of DJ/producers Julian (Funky Farmer) & Pony (Rider), the duo’s journey began with legendary free parties at their remote farm, where they cultivated an eclectic DJ style blending world rhythms with cutting-edge club sounds.
Global Beat pioneers
• 1996: FGP became a driving force behind Funkadelica, a club night that revolutionized Italy’s scene by merging ethnic vibes with fresh urban beats. The movement still thrives today.
• 1997: Co-founded the Asian Underground Collective, collaborating with UK legends Nelson Dilation, Badmarsh, Pathaan, Miss Solange, Earthribe, and MC Coleridge (Transglobal Underground). Together, they toured Italy and Europe, pushing the boundaries of global bass.
Breakthrough Hits & International Recognition
• 1999: The release of “The Feel Good Vibe” (NUN Entertainment – EDEL) featuring MC Daddy E took the airwaves by storm. The track landed in over 40 global compilations, soundtracked a Fiat TV commercial, and dominated MTV Europe & Asia.
• 2001: Dropped “Funkadelica – Dancing to a Different Drum”, a milestone compilation celebrating FGP’s club legacy. The album featured rare gems from Bollywood Brass Band, Dzihan & Kamien, DJ Nickodemus, and more, distributed across 40+ countries.
Remixes, Collabs & More Releases
• 2001: Remixed Cousteau’s “The Last Good Day of the Year”, which won four Italian “Golden Disc” awards.
• 2002: FGP reimagined “Protector” by percussion maestro Trilok Gurtu, featured on the Izzat remix project alongside Black Star Liner, Fun-Da-Mental, and Orchestral World Groove.
• 2003: Released their debut album “Funky Farmers”, collaborating with Raiz (Almamegretta), Daddy E, and MC Tribes da Dread I.
• 2004: Dropped “Voodoo Papa EP”, featuring UK icons Vaanya Diva and MC Navigator, known for his work with Freestylers, Asian Dub Foundation, and Roni Size.
Expanding the Sound: New Compilations & Remixes
• 2005: “This is the Sound” became the official Algida/Walls TV campaign anthem across Europe.
• 2005: Launched Green Queen Music, a label dedicated to global beats, and released “Mad World”, a pro-Emergency charity compilation featuring Macaco, ADF, Raiz, Ojos de Brujo, and more.
• 2006: Following the success of Funkadelica – Dancing to a Different Drum, the duo unveiled Funkadelica 2, featuring exclusive tracks from Shantel, Dum Dum Project, Swami, Asian Dub Foundation, Rachid Taha, Gaudi, and unreleased
FGP material
• 2007–2010: Released two compilations titled “Balkanica”, bringing the raw energy of the Balkans to the global dance scene.
• 2011: Dropped “Buonasera Signorina”, a genre-blending compilation showcasing a fresh mix of vintage Italian vibes and modern grooves.
• 2013: Unveiled “Remix Delight”, an album featuring some of FGP’s most exciting reworks, re-imagining their signature tracks and collaborations in fresh new ways.
• 2014: The Rise of DJ Pony Montana
From 2014 onward, DJ Pony Montana has taken the FGP sound to new heights, solidifying himself as a force on the international club circuit. With a deep love for global bass, ghetto funk, Balkan beats, and electro swing, he has been touring extensively across Europe, North Africa, and beyond, playing at major festivals, underground parties, and high-profile events.
Festival Appearances & Residencies
• Glastonbury Festival – Shangri-La Resident DJ (2013 – Present)
For over 10 years, DJ Pony Montana has been a key figure at the legendary Shangri-La stage, known for its cutting-edge sounds and immersive festival experience.
• Winter Music Conference (WMC) – Miami
Bringing the FGP energy to one of the world’s biggest electronic music gatherings.
• Boomtown Fair (UK) – Delivering high-energy sets that blend global sounds with heavy bass.
• Fusion Festival (Germany) – A true underground electronic and world music paradise.
• Balkan Beats Festival (Berlin, London) – A staple in the Balkan-electro scene.
• Sziget Festival (Hungary) – One of Europe’s biggest cultural and music festivals.
• Rainbow Serpent (Australia) – Greatest ‘Ozzy’ music & arts gathering.
• Boom Festival (Portugal) – One of the most multidisciplinary, psychedelic, sustainable music festivals in the World.
…and many more!
Ongoing Projects
• 2015-Present: DJ Pony Montana continues to perform at top venues and festivals worldwide, bringing high-energy sets packed with cumbia, funk, balkan, and bass-heavy beats.
• 2017: He launched a new series of Feel Good Productions DJ events, curating a fresh blend of urban, tropical, and bass-driven sounds.
• 2020: Even during the global slowdown, DJ Pony Montana kept the beats alive with live-streamed performances, radio shows, and exclusive remix drops, keeping the FGP legacy strong.
• 2022-Present: Expanding into music production, he has been crafting new FGP originals and remixes, blending electronic grooves with world sounds, set for release under Green Queen Music.
Dancing to a different drum!
From underground parties to the world’s biggest festivals, Feel Good Productions and DJ Pony Montana continue to push boundaries, unite cultures, and keep the world dancing—one bassline at a time.