Uptown Funk You Up: Learn More About The Uptown Funk Strain

What you can expect when you try Uptown Funk

You may feel:

Couch locked

Sedated

Ready for bed

Uptown Funk is eloquently named for a strain so stanky. This cannabis cultivar is said to emit aromas of diesel, gas, garlic, and herbal funk while packing a diabolical punch that’ll lead you to the best nap of your life. While the funk is explained by odor, the uptown bit can be credited to the cultivar’s righteous terpene profile and beautiful appearance.

How funky is Uptown Funk?

It’s hella funky — Uptown Funk is described as smelling many ways, none of which are conventionally pretty. Uptown Funk-y people have used words like “garlic,” “body odor,” “diesel fuel,” “stinky” and “skunky” to describe the cultivar’s aroma. But, don’t turn up your nose at this weed. Smells like these are accredited to the presence of terpenes within the cannabis.

Uptown Funk has a cheekily malodorous profile which is highly sought after by the sophisticated cannabis chron-noisseur. It could be considered dank, which is high praise in the weed world. Some accounts note that this strain’s signature stank is evocative of “old world” cannabis aromas. In only so many words, the funk is lowkey elite.

Why should I opt for Uptown Funk?

Opt for Uptown Funk cannabis products if you typically traverse high-potency cannabis experiences. You may opt for a different strain if you do not like consuming large amounts of THC. If you have tried edibles and you feel 10 mg is too strong for your sensibilities, consider smoking a strain with a lower THC percentage.

Uptown Funk strain essentials: What you need to know before you try

Uptown Funk THC content

Uptown Funk cannabis has a lot of THC, with test results ranging from about 25% to 30% THC. This level of THC is among the highest potency strains you’ll see on adult-use dispensary shelves. This cultivar is very unique, with its exceptional potency being only one of the reasons people enjoy it. Along with the high concentration of THC, Uptown Funk cannabis has interesting genetic lore and great terps.

What’s the genetic lineage of Uptown Funk cannabis?

Uptown Funk came from crossing a strain called Princess with a spawn of strains 88 G13 and an Afghani cultivar. The cultivar was bred by the infamous seed breeder, head honcho, and recognition-worthy scientist, MrSoul, founder of Brothers Grimm.

The numerically-named 88 G-13 cultivar was crossbred with an Afghani strain. The Afghani cultivar is considered a “landrace,” or nearly-indigenous, once-naturally-occurring cannabis strain. MrSoul pollinated the 88 G-13 Afghani crossbreed with a sturdy Princess clone to produce the first generation of Uptown Funk. The seed breeders note that Uptown Funk growers can expect “a rainbow of colorful female plants.”

Let’s take a moment for Princess. Princess is a strain from Brother’s Grimm which has parented many other infamous strains, including Uptown Funk. However, MrSoul is not certain of her lineage. What’s worth noting here is that the Princess clone used to breed Uptown Funk was from a plant named “Princess” herself. The same plant, the mother, produced Cinderella 99, also called Cindy 99 or C99, which is award-winning and only slightly more well-loved. Finally, it’s important to note that MrSoul is credited as having invented “feminized” cannabis seeds. Feminized seeds were critical to breeding cannabis to meet the demands of legalization.

What terpenes are in the Uptown Funk strain?

Enjoy terpenes like caryophyllene, limonene, humulene, and alpha-bisabolol when you smoke Uptown Funk. This exciting profile is the reason for the deliciously rank aroma that wafts from Uptown Funk’s pine-tree-shaped buds. These terpenes are not commonly seen naturally occurring together, making this an especially rare treat.

What Uptown Funk products can you buy in New York City?

Here are our picks for Uptown Funk products to try wherever you smoke weed in the five boroughs:

Grab a Heady Tree 3.5-gram flower jar and get ready to get funky.

Blast into the void with this 1-gram infused Uptown Funk pre-roll if you’re feeling ballsy.

Enjoy lower THC and comparable funkiness from an Old Pal First Class Funk flower eighth.

How to shop for Uptown Funk at The Travel Agency

Shop for Uptown Funk cannabis at The Travel’s Agencies three locations, or online. Find us a block from the subway exit at Union Square, vibing by Barclays in Downtown BK, or while you’re feeling fancy on Fifth Avenue.

Not making the trek? We got you. Place an online order for delivery and we’ll bring Uptown Funk to you. If you’re coming into The Travel Agency but want to breeze through, place your order for pickup online and we’ll have it ready.

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Uptown Funk shopping tips

Shop legal weed: NY has a bounty of unlicensed cannabis shops. Feel best about your purchase knowing your dispensary is legit. All licensed dispensaries in New York must post this verification tool near their entrance. Scan it and confirm when you arrive.

Stay curious: It’s a good move to educate yourself on strains you’re interested in. Online resources like reviews on the Travel Agency blog are a great foundation for learning about cannabis.

Communicate: Come with questions for your budtender. We’re here to answer them.

Read the COA: Check out your products’ lab test results so you can build your understanding of different products and how well they work for you.