DARKROOM PRODUCTIONS
"This is only the beginning"
(www.myspace.com/darkroomproductionsinc)
NEWS:
January' 2008:
6th - HBO premiers the Fifth and final season of the Peabody award winning drama "The Wire". New season includes original music and songs by Darkroom Productions. Also featured are Ogun and Darkroom Enterprises artist The Get 'em Mamis
8th - Nonesuch Records and Warner Music Group release the highly anticipated soundtrack to the #1 urban show in America; "The Wire....and all the pieces that matter"
August' 2007:
1th - Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Freeky Zeekey, Hell Rell, Max B, and Dipset newcomer NOE blessed the hottest Diplomat mixtape in years....DNA presents Dipset 4 Life. The project features the entire Dipset family, production by Darkroom, and much more. Get your copy today at www.wildchilddna.com
10th - TJ's DJ's Music Conference in Miami
12th - OZONE Magazine Awards show in Miami
15th - Baltimore Magazine awards Darkroom Productions with the 2007 Best Producer Award at the Annual Baltimore Magazine Best of Baltimore Awards. The annual event was held at Power Plant Live in Downtown Baltimore.
July' 2007:
2nd - Darkroom is tapped by Ozone Magazine to write in its monthly column RapQuest. Darkroom will contribute the latest on Baltimore Hip Hop every month in the prominent magazine.
16th - "Tapping the Wire" debuts on F/X in the U.K.
20th - Darkroom are special invited guests to the Gutter Magazine Anniversary party held at The Metro Gallery in Baltimore City.
June' 2007:
4th - FOX and it's cable affilate F/X contracts Darkroom to score an in depth documentary about HBO's Emmy nominated drama "The Wire". The documentary is to be called "Tapping the Wire" and is being produced by world renown producer Steve Hore.
27th - Darkroom sits with prominent entertainment attorney Paul Garnder about suing a New York based company and its affiliate for stealing music from Darkroom and slander for claiming to manage the duo. Gameplanning begins as Darkroom plans to sue for millions as one of their beats were stolen and released commercially by a New Jersey artist without payment or Darkroom's consent.
29th - Jive/Zomba reaches out to Darkroom about remixing R Kelly's soon to be banger "Real Talk".
April' 2007:
4th - Darkroom are featured in one of the hottest new fashion magazines around; Gutter Magazine. We were priviledged to work with one of the fashion world's best photographers in J.M. Giordano. Be sure to check us gracing the Reverb section of the magazine covering our music background and latest moves in the entertainment industry, and then be sure to check us in the Until Night section modeling the latest new trends by the high-end male clothing line 7 Diamonds. Mad shout to Andre and B U Clothing for providing the fashion and direction. Much love to all of the models and staff for helping the shoots run smoothly. Gutter Magazine and B U Clothing boutique are definitely two powerful companies with very bright futures ahead of them.
http://www.guttermagazine.com http://www.myspace.com/bulifestyle
March' 2007:
2nd - Darkroom inks groundbreaking deal with MTV. The MTV/Darkroom agreement has Darkroom Productions doing original music for all shows airing on MTV, VH1, Nickelodean, Comedy Central, URGE, and Spike TV
12th - Darkroom artist Diablo films a video for his debut single "Open the Circle".
16th - Darkroom Productions & Tuff Entertainment present the city's hottest Fly & Sexy event.....Chocolate Kiss
January' 2007:
7th - "Hamsterdam 2 - Stash to the Strip" album release party to be held in Baltimore. The star studded event will be at The Gala Center, 1700 Hill Drive. Hamsterdam 2 and the exclusive dvd "Harm City Exposed" will be available to everyone that attends.
8th - XLR8R Magazine releases it's annual "What to watch for this year" double issue covering all of the most talked about artists and entertainers set to make their mark in the upcoming year. This year's issue contains a feature on Darkroom Productions. Write-ups in this magazine also include Diablo, Ogun, Tyree Colion, and Mullyman.
9th - "Hamsterdam 2 - Stash to the Strip" is officially released. The album will be available at retail outlets throughout the country including onlines sites such as Amazon, Ebay, and of course, Darkroominc dot com
23rd - The new S.M.A.C.K. dvd hits the streets featuring songs produced by Darkroom Productions.
December' 2006:
2nd - Darkroom produces hot new song for platinum recording artist Chamillionaire. The song will be featured on Chamillionaire's 2007 sophomore LP entitled "The Ultimate Victory"
5th - Darkroom is featured in the hot new southern magazine LMD. Atlanta's own Jody Breeze and Rap-a-Lot's Trae grace the cover.
November' 2006:
3rd - The world's most acclaimed and prominent magazine comes calling as Darkroom will be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert of the Emmy winning "Daily Show" grace the cover. Magazine hits newstands today
11th - The fellas are headed to Atlantic City for the one year anniversary of the 40/40 Club. Jay-Z's upscale lounge/club will have numberous events throughout the entire weekend and your boys from the Darkroom were invited to be on the guestlist.
October' 2006:
3rd - HBO greenlights season 5 of the hit drama series The Wire. Two days later, Darkroom is signed to do original music and songs again for the entire upcoming season.
September' 2006:
10th - Darkroom makes history by being in the most circulated publication in the world. The Sunday New York Times does a feature on the fellas making them the first unsigned musicians to make the cover of the Arts & Leisure section since 50 Cent accomplished the feat in 2002. Be sure to get your copy or check the press page.
10th - The return of the critically acclaimed HBO drama series The Wire. Be sure to watch and keep your ears peeled for exclusive brand new music from Darkroom all season long.
20th - The annual Best of Baltimore award winners are announced in today's City Paper. Darkroom Productions was presented with the award for Best Producer. To read the full article, go to the Press section
August' 2006:
4th - The fellas are off to the first annual Ozone Magazine Awards being held in Orlando, Florida.
8th - The highly anticipated album from Sqad Up "We here now" hits stores everywhere.Featuring production by Mannie Fresh, David Banner, Sinister (Juvenile, BG, Soulja Slim), and Darkroom Productions
July' 2006
6th - The Belve Bash being held by Tasha Baby at the South Beach Resturant in Bethesda Maryland. Come through to this exclusive event as one of the game's hottest new artists Cashmere performs. Cashmere is not only a former guest of the Darkroom Takeover, but this mixtape kings has big things in the works with Darkroom. Stay tuned.
June' 2006
June 6 - DJ Explicit & Love Dinero release "What cha know about that" hosted by Paul Wall & Young Cash. Tallahassee's next big star Young Cash hooks up with Paul Wall, and two of the game's hottest DJ's for this release. This hot double cd hits stores today and features exclusive production by Darkroom. Cop yours today at http://www.mixunit.com/whatchaknow.html
May' 2006
1st - Urban Timez Magazine/Awready dot com drops new issue. A feature on the fellas was done under the Got Beats segment. Check the Press page to read the article
16th - Hot new releases by two of the south's biggest DJ's are released with exclusive Darkroom/Sqad Up collaborations. DJ Scream's "Heavy in the Streets" volume 5, and Jay Exclusive's "Down Bottom" volume 25. Be sure to cop them both at your local retailer.
23 - The brand new exclusive mixtape collabo between DJ Scream and Sqad Up hits stores and streets. The future of Hip Hop is staring you in the face as the mixtape contains 5 brand new bangers produced by Darkroom Productions. The Sqad Up/Darkroom sound is destined to be the next big thing in the south. Go get your copy now at http://www.mixunit.com/wedothis.html
27th - Be sure to check for the feature on Darkroom Productions in I Flow magazine. Check it online at http://www.iflowmag.com/wave.htm
April' 2006
5th - The fellas are off to Tallahassee Florida to participate in the TasteMakers DJ/Music Conference. Sqad Up will be debuting what has become the most talked about single in the south right now; "Katrina". Already leaked on a Sqad Up cd sampler, this powerful track is a testament to the effect this unforgettable disaster had on all of our brothers and sisters in the N.O., as well as the entire country.
26th - Baltimore City Paper is released with Darkroom Productions featured in the "No Cover" section. Check the Press page to read the article
29th - HBO holds wrap party for The Wire to celebrate the conclusion of Season 4. Event is only for the cast, crew, and invitation only. Both Juan & Jamal were invited as very special guests thanks to their huge contributions to the show this season. (look out for even more music from the fellas in season 5,...shhhh)
March' 2006
4th - Darkroom begins work on original songs and music for season 4 of HBO's The Wire
10th - Interview given to Hood Magazine for an upcoming issue
18th - Darkroom is off to Atlanta for a week to work with prominent New Orleans and Atlanta artists for new mixtapes for DJ Drama, DJ Scream, and The Apphiliates
27th - Juan Donovan will be at the GWOP dvd launch party @ The Go Go Club 17 West 19th Street in New York. Be sure to pick up your copy of the debut dvd magazine GWOP which hits streets March 28th.
February' 2006
17th - Juan Donovan & Jamal are headed to Houston for the NBA All-Star game. The fellas are special invited guests at two parties, one being thrown by Lil Flip in his hometown of South Houston, and the other being thrown by Mr. Gangsta Grillz himself, DJ Drama.
11th - In celebration of Hamsterdam's success in the state of Pennsylvania, and Diablo's dominance of Pittsburgh radio with "Jail Flick", the Shadow Lounge nightclub and Nightshift Entertainment will be hosting the Hamsterdam Jump Off Party in Pittsburgh. Special invited guests include Kevin Liles, Joe Budden, Styles P, Joey Porter (pittsburgh steelers), Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, Smack of S.M.A.C.K. dvd, and more. If you are interested in joining what will be an incredible party contact Juan Donovan for details. http://www.shadowlounge.net
Start production on movie score for "Urban Survival", the hot new movie hitting theaters Winter 2006
January '2006
FADER magazine hits stands with Kanye West & Jay-Z protege' Lupe Fiasco on the cover. Page 68 is where you can find the feature on Darkroom Productions
Signed a lucrative endorsement deal with F.L.Y. Clothing. A new clothing line by designer Todd Jackson which is set to hit stores the first week of March. Check on BET to see commercials directed by Chris Robinson and featuring Darkroom Productions, players from the Baltimore Ravens, and other local celebrities. Hit up the website to check out Mr Jackson's latest designs for both men and women at http://www.iamsofly.com
Giving interview for the debut dvd magazine GWOP DVD. Interviewers will be coming to Baltimore to hang with Juan Donovan & Jamal for a day to watch them make beats, chill on the block, and tell them how they make their "gwop" everyday
Giving interview to Skope magazine. This famous national publication has worldwide distribution and will be on newstands in March
"Eyes above the Water", the new mixtape by DJ Smallz & Sqad Up, hosted by Lil Flip is released.
December' 2005
Check for features and/or reviews of the Hamsterdam mixtape in The Source Magazine, New Power Magazine, T.R.U.E. Magazine, Owners Illustrated, The Grind Magazine, Ozone Magazine, and more.
December 9 - The Plague mixtape release party at 5 Seasons lounge
Check for the New Orleans supergroup Sqad Up as they release their latest mixtape featuring tracks produced by The Darkroom
November' 2005
Interview given to FADER magazine for Darkroom feature which will be in the January issue.
12th - Don Diva 6th Anniversary celebration in at The Supper Club in New York City
15th - Final Tipsy Tuesday extravaganza at Club 429 @ 429 Eutaw St in Baltimore. Given by The Bosslady & Jam Eazy Entertainment
Darkroom starts production on mixtape for Top of Da Hill Records recording artist Firearmz
Interviews for upcoming Darkroom Takeover shows include - Smack of S.M.A.C.K. dvd magazine, Bang Em Smurf & Domination, and more
October ' 2005
Incredible releases by some Harm City giants
Tyree Colion "The Problem & The Solution" - The double cd mixtape available at www.rareent.com
Mullyman - "Mullymania" - The highly anticipated debut LP by one of Baltimore's most talked about and most talented MC's. Get your copy today at FYE, Downtown Locker Room, or at www.mullymania.com
