Help DameDrummer Replace STOLEN Professional Drum Set

Dear Oakland Community,

We are saddened to share that one of our brothers had his drum set stolen from his truck this past weekend. He was on his way to perform at the "Everyday is Black History" event, honoring unsung fathers, when he discovered the theft after a quick check of his gear.

Dame has faced many obstacles before, and despite the uncertainty of how he would overcome this challenge, he showed up to the event determined to perform. With the support of his band and background singers, he managed a quick pivot and delivered a remarkable performance using a loaner drum set. His tenacity and resilience truly shone through.

Dame is not only a fantastic drummer but also a father, teacher, mentor, filmmaker, producer, and community supporter. Although we probably will not recover his drum set, we can collectively help him purchase a new one. A police report has been filed.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

(Dame did not want to go this route, but I encouraged him that if there was ever a time to ask for communal support in this way, this is it!)

Here is a little more about DameDrummer: DameDrummer Website

With persistence and diligence Damon Jamal Taylor aka "Dame Drummer" is making his way in the music industry. His musical contributions have reached people all over the world. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and since moving to Oakland, California in 2012 he has toured and worked with a long list of artists including Martin Luther, Marcus Machado, Aisha Fukushima, DâM Funk, Zion-I, Kev Choice, Ryan Nicole, Sol Development, Grand Nationxl, Oakland Symphony, SF Symphony, Grammy Nominated: Los Rakas, Prince protege and Soul-Train Award winner Liv Warfield and 3x Grammy Award winner Fantastic Negrito.

In 2013 Dame released his debut self-produced album “Breathe”. The album takes you through a journey of life, love, pain, and victory. In 2019 Dame released his second self-produced full-length album entitled "Loveolution" (a love letter to black folks). In June of 2020, Dame released “Aye Yai Yai”, his third self-produced album featuring controversial songs like “Burn It Down” and “Get What You Gave” which provide a super melodic presentation on critical race theory. The album also features the title song which is Dame’s first song after battling deep depression.

In 2023 Dame released his directorial debut titled “Black Daddy: The Movie” as well at the accompanying soundtrack “Black Daddy: The Sound”. It is a triumphant award-winning Docu-Musical winning over 30 awards world-wide, that provides deep storytelling of the trials, triumph and beauty of black fatherhood in America

On February 5th, 2023 at the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards Dame officially became a “Grammy-Certified producer” for his production work with the GRAMMY Award-Winning Oakland-based group Alphabet Rockers who took home the award for “BEST CHILDREN’S Album. Dame Drummer’s music and storytelling continue to touch people all over the world.