DāM-FunK, born Damon Garrett Riddick on June 15, 1971, in Pasadena, California, is a self-taught musician, producer, and DJ renowned for pioneering the "Modern-Funk" genre. Influenced by 1980s funk, boogie, and electro, he began his career as a session keyboardist for artists like Mack 10 and MC Eiht. In 2007, he signed with Stones Throw Records, releasing acclaimed albums such as "Toeachizown" (2009) and "Invite the Light" (2015). His collaborations span a diverse range of artists, including Snoop Dogg, with whom he formed the duo 7 Days of Funk, releasing a self-titled album in 2013. Beyond music, DāM-FunK contributes to the cultural landscape as a board member of TEC Leimert, supporting emerging talent in South Los Angeles. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modern-funk-icon-dm-funk-joins-tec-leimerts-board-of-directors-to-help-cultivate-the-emerging-south-la-music-culture-301954433.html?utm_source=openai))