Following contributions from the likes of DJ Koze, Actress, and MoodymanDâM-FunK is set to become the next artist to bestow his musical prowess and reflection to the esteemed DJ-Kicks series. Known all around the world for his multi-layered, G funk-laden style and adored in his native Los Angeles for his consistent contributions to the city’s nightlife and preferred sound, DâM-FunK can be credited with the revamping and revival of the sound that is now known as “Modern Funk.” In a press release, he explains the genre plainly by saying “Modern-Funk is a combination of all the sounds on the mix: Funk, boogie, electro, house, modern-soul, ambient tones… A push and pull of nostalgia and progressiveness…”

DâM-FunK‘s contribution to the series is set to drop on May 27 via !K7 Records. Ahead of its release, you can get your first taste of this dynamite collection of tunes by streaming a new DJ-Kicks exclusive from the man himself, titled “Believer,” in the player below.

Pre-order the album here.

You can view the albums tracklist in full below along with his forthcoming tour dates.

Tracklist:

01. Moon B – Oof
02. Nicci Gable – Close To Who?
03. Randell & Schippers – Love Jam
04. Verticle Lines – Theme From Beach Boy
05. Brandon – Suzy Hijack
06. Take Three – Tonite’s The Night (All Right)
07. Index – Starlight
08. Uncle Jams Army – Dial-A-Freak
09. Gemini – Log In
10. Nexus – Stand Up (Instrumental)
11. Reggie B – Poison Candy
12. L33 – Keepin It Tight
13. Gaussian Curve – Broken Clouds
14. Tony Palkovic – True To Yourself
15. Henning – Arrival / Departure
16. Nite-Funk – Can U Read Me?
17. DaM-FunK – Believer
18. True Design – I Wanna Break
19. Crystal Winds – Funk Ain’t Easy

DâM-FunK Tour Dates:

April 15. San Francisco, CA – 1015 Folsom
April 17. Palm Springs, CA – The Saguaro Hotel
May 6. Oberlin, OH – Oberlin College
May 12. Joshua Tree, CA – Joshua Tree Music Festival
May 14. Los Angeles – L.A. Family School benefit
June 2. London – Jazz Cafe
June 3. Amsterdam – Paradiso Noord – Tolhuistuin
June 4. Barcelona – Primavera Sound
June 5. Paris – We Love Green Festival
July 2. Okinawa, Japan Corona Sunsets Festival