DāM-FunK, born Damon Garrett Riddick in Pasadena, California, is a self-taught musician, producer, and DJ renowned for pioneering the "Modern-Funk" genre. Mentored by Leon Sylvers III, he honed his craft as a session keyboardist for hip-hop legends like Mack 10 and MC Eiht. In 2007, he signed with Stones Throw Records, releasing his debut album, *Toeachizown*, in 2009. DāM-FunK has collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Steve Arrington, and Nite Jewel, and founded the influential Funkmosphere club night in Los Angeles. His work seamlessly blends vintage synths and drum machines, channeling the galactic harmonies of 1980s funk into a contemporary soundscape. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dam-Funk?utm_source=openai))