Cooley The Curator

Straight outta Dayton, Ohio Cooley the Curator is a DJ, producer, engineer, and funkateer — True to those words, he wears as many hats as he spins records.  With his label Hen House Forum, LLC he’s on a mission to continue the legacy of Dayton hip-hop while keeping the city’s funk spirit alive. One-third of The Funkgi, one-half of Trunk Bound Regime, and a founding member of the TBR Lodge, he’s been shaping the city's underground scene for years without asking for permission.

Whether he’s spinning classic records or flipping samples into new songs, Cooley’s all about continuing the legacy of Dayton hip-hop while nodding to the funk that built the city. 

His sound is gritty, soulful, and unfiltered—equal parts homage and evolution. From dive bars to record bins to studio boards, Cooley moves with intention and lets the music do most of the talking.