DāM-FunK is an artist, producer, DJ, and cultural curator widely recognized as a pioneer of Modern Funk. A true Modern Funk trailblazer and digital trendsetter, he continues to shape the sound, style, and culture of the genre. He has been producing his own music since his teenage years, steadily developing his craft and identity. Over the past two decades, he has preserved, evolved, and globally elevated Funk, Boogie, Soul, and Synth-Funk for a new generation. Raised in Pasadena, California and shaped by the creative landscape of Los Angeles, his work bridges legacy sounds with forward-thinking production while honoring the groove-driven traditions that inspired him.

DāM-FunK launched Funkmosphere, a respected DJ-driven Funk and Boogie vinyl-based platform out of Los Angeles. Now celebrating 20 years, Funkmosphere began in 2006 as a weekly gathering dedicated to the groove, growing from an intimate local night into a destination for music lovers seeking deep Funk selections and authentic dance floor energy. The event began at Carbon Bar in Culver City before evolving into a cultural institution at The Virgil on Santa Monica Boulevard in 2010, building a lasting community rooted in a shared connection to Funk, Boogie, and the dance floor experience.

He is also behind Glydezone, a music and media platform bringing together music, fashion, culture, and technology. Since launching in 2016, Glydezone has grown into a respected cultural platform releasing music, curating events, producing digital content, and building creative collaborations with artists, brands, and institutions worldwide.

Through Glydezone, DāM-FunK has released over 25 music projects, contributing to the platform’s growing catalog and expanding the reach of Modern Funk across global audiences. The platform has collaborated with organizations including Apple Music, Rockstar Games, Nike, H&M, Serato, Splice, Melbourne Instruments, Arturia, Wax Poetics, and TEC Leimert, helping bring Funk culture into conversations across music, fashion, technology, and gaming.

He curates the sound for his radio show Zero Gravity on ROVR Radio, reaching listeners worldwide and continuing to expand his global presence through curated radio experiences. His long running radio program Glydezone Radio on Apple Music is known for its deep crate digging approach, blending rare funk, soul, boogie, and future grooves while introducing new audiences to the genre’s legacy and evolution.

Throughout his journey as an artist and producer, DāM-FunK has collaborated with and worked alongside Tyler, The Creator, Q-Tip, Mac Miller, Steve Arrington, Snoop Dogg as part of 7 Days of Funk, Todd Rundgren, Jody Watley, Leon Sylvers III, Christine and the Queens, Ariel Pink, Nite Jewel, Eyedress, and Rochelle Jordan, among many others.

A respected worldwide touring artist, DāM-FunK has performed across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, with appearances at major festivals including Coachella and in partnership with leading promoters such as Live Nation, AEG, and Goldenvoice. His performances range from live synth driven shows to DJ sets and curated Funk experiences presented at clubs, festivals, cultural institutions, and special events around the globe.

Now celebrating 20 years of Funkmosphere and 10 years of Glydezone, DāM-FunK continues to connect artists, brands, and audiences through music, culture, and innovation while uplifting the next generation through community and creative initiatives.

Funk is not a moment. It’s a movement.