MACKBOOGALOO

DJ Mackboogaloo, also known as Cooley Mack, is a multi-talented music producer, writer, and cultural advocate hailing from Chicago. As a key figure in the Chi-Rock Nation and the Conscious Youth Global Movement (CYGM), he fuses Afro-Colombian Champeta, West African, and Chicago House sounds to create globally-inspired, genre-bending DJ sets. His extensive music archive spans rare groove West African, Kenyan, and Caribbean beats, reflecting his deep connection to indigenous wisdom and roots culture. Mackboogaloo’s career began in the mid-1980s, where he helped pioneer Hip-Hop culture in the Midwest and gained recognition for his Chicago House and Footwork beats. His collaborative work spans across various platforms, including remixing Champeta tracks and producing music that encourages youth to embrace Roots & Culture.