Darkhorse got NeXx…

Check my homeboy Andy’s Fashion line: DARKHORSE
. Don’t sleep, ppl!
darkhorse(DARKHORSE): A PERSON ABOUT WHOM LITTLE IS KNOWN, ESP. SOMEONE WHOSE ABILITIES AND POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS ARE CONCEALED. THIS DARKHORSE IS PAVERSELY TONGUE-IN-CHEEK, HUMBLE, YET EXUDES CONFIDENCE. THE BRAND IS CREATED FOR THOSE WHO KNOW !!
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Andy Darkhorse CEO
Andy – CEO of Darkhorse

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NYC & The Drizzy Factor

The Gifted Club spend Victoria Day Long Weekend in NYC gettin’ it in with a couple of dope producers. (Heavy shouts to Sham in Long Island and Starting 5ive Prod. reppin’ Brooklyn). We ended up writing a hand full of songs, bangin’ out tuff trax, turning a few heads and changing a few more minds in the process. :-D
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We also found some subliminal motivation on our way in, through and around the Tri-Boro via HOT 97. Without any exaggeration they must have played a Drake song 4 times within the hour… every hour! (In monotone voice) “U Da, U Da, Best”…. I’m talking more than Weezy, Yeezy & Jeezy slapped together! lol And you know what, his music fit right in. It wasn’t forced, corny, obvious… just good damn music! And as we listened and bobbed our heads not so much as saying a word to each other, we quietly realized that “Hey! He comes where I come from, keep pushin’!” And sometimes that’s all you need. T.O stand up!

-sik of *TGC*

 

Gifted but Missing…

Producer/Songwriter
Producer/Songwriter

Devante Swing was the Mastermind behind the classic 90’s R&B group Jodeci. Made up of two sets of brothers, (DeVante & Dalvin DeGrate and brothers K-Ci & JoJo) DeVante was a very talented musician who wrote and produced. He also had a knack for discovering great talent such as TIMBALAND, MISSY, GINUWINE AND STATIC (R.I.P).
Some of DeVante’s Hits:
“Can You Get Wit It?” – Usher >> Written & Produced by DeVante
“I Don’t Wanna Do Anything” – Mary J. Blige & K-Ci >> Written & Produced by DeVante
“Part Time Lover” – H-Town >> Written & Produced by DeVante

As far as what he did with/for JODECI… He wrote and produced all 3 Albums, yes 3!

Forever My Lady -1st album

Forever My Lady -1st album

Diary of A Mad Band - 2nd Album

Diary of A Mad Band - 2nd Album

The Show, The After Party, The Hotel - 3rd Album

The Show, The After Party, The Hotel - 3rd Album

Just one of the many classics DeVante Wrote & Produced….

 

Game Changers for ‘09

Now, we all know there’s a ton of producers out there on the come up, below the radar, etc… including yours truly The Gifted Club. :) However here’s a quick peak into 5 producers who’ve had a lil’ sippy, sip of success and we feel are gonna be are around for the long haul. Check the breakdown!

Oak – You know him for: SuperHuman by Chris Brown & Keri Hilson
Oak

Elvis Williams – You know him for: Promise by Ciara & Ego by BeyonceElvis Williams aka Blac Elvis

The Inkredibles – You know them for: Mafia Music by Rick RossThe Inkredibles

Chuck Harmony – You know him for: Epiphany/I’m Leaving by Chrisette Michelle

Chuck Harmony

StereoTypes – You know them for: Damaged by Danity Kane
Stereo Types

The running theme with all the above producers is their diversity/eclectic sound. Keep your ears open y’all!

*TGC*

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