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DarleneLewis
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Producing Lets Talk television program, Hiphop History Game Show, and GOTM (Girls on the Move)variety program for girls ages 10 - 17 years of age. If interested email: Darlenereneelewis@yahoo.com
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Darlene Lewis is a producer, writer, poet, filmmaker, lyricist, web designer, Imovie Editor and a songstress.
First Female Producer/host of any music video hiphop talk show on Paragon Cable circa 1984. The Show, First Exposure founded by Oliver Richardson, was a talk show formatted show. She then went on to be recruited for On Broadway music video talk show where she brought signed recording artists to Paragon Cable studios to promote their talents. This is pre MTV Raps or Rap City or VH1.
First Female Producer/host of any music video hiphop talk show on Paragon Cable circa 1984. The Show, First Exposure founded by Oliver Richardson, was a talk show formatted show. She then went on to be recruited for On Broadway music video talk show where she brought signed recording artists to Paragon Cable studios to promote their talents. This is pre MTV Raps or Rap City or VH1.
Why this name?
My name is Darlene Rene' Lewis and my grandmother named me and my father gave me my middle and last name.
Do you play live?
I sometimes play live when given the opportunity.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows individuals such as myself a unique opportunity to be self sufficient.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If my lawyer thought it was a good idea.
Band History:
Full Bio: www.soundclick.com/darlenelewisfeaturingdeyzavoo
Experience in music industry:
Apprentice and learned production/engineering control boards, reel assembly for producer/rapper Donald Dee Bowden who produced SWV, Milira Jones, Aleese Simmons, his brother B-Fats, Chaka Khan and Hush Production artists. Booked talent for venues.
Manager of Melissa Thomas(Melsoul Tree)singer/actress who sung background on:
New Jack City Soundtrack/Giant Records(bkground: Lyrics 2 the Rhythm, Grandmaster Flash/Essence the Rapper).
Wildpitch records, MC Ntyce: Walk a little closer this way, produced by Dice for Stu Fine.
Dr. Love, Full Force productions, Dr. Ice the Rapper.
Melissa has sung on countless r and B and jazz productions. She has performed overseas.
presently Melissa is the new member of the legendary Phil Spectre group: The Crystals.
Darlene Lewis managed Gina Vegas, Singer/writer worked under Jeff Robinson/Jocko/ producers of Alisha Keys, Mafioso Crime Family. Gina and I wrote and co produced songs with Barry Bee of the Get Fresh Crew for Tasha Jones/Ms Jones (Singer/Radio DJ).
Darlene Lewis casted Cher's background singer Dennis Thomas for Broadway Playwright Jean Spruill's What's up in the Attic.
Darlene Lewis booked child stars Glen Mogul, and numerous kids for TNT Casting: Prison Song Film produced/written by Qtip.
Darlene Lewis managed Deyzavoo and the Wheatbread Clothing Line. Deyzavoo, mc, rapper, stylist, designer has appeared in: Marcia X, Stuart Little 2, Crime Partners. Wheatbread Clothing line/candi line designed for Angie Stone, and numerous retail outlets. To get the Wheatbread collection visit us at www.cafepress.com/wheatbread
Darlene wrote Two Lovers, song sampled for the Lost Boys "Me and My Crazy World".
Darlene modeled in music videos, showroom modeling and fashion shows under: Solomon Dooley, Testboard, Grace Del Marco, Harlem Institute of Fashion, Stetsasonic Talking all that Jazz, Kakuna Karina Showroom, Alexander's, Mashood, Harlem Week, Funkmaster Flex/Mad Lion Safe Sex no Freaks Video. (Darlene modeled Care Gear TShirts by NBA player Kenny Anderson/Todd Montiero for video. Darlene booked the Tracy Holt Stunning Apollo Models).
Darlene Lewis modeled on Rooftop Records Christmas Album 1988 Album Cover as Mrs. Santa.
Darlene appears in Class Magazine, Amsterdam News, Black America News paper. CCNY Nightwatch Newspaper, BMCC Horizon Newspaper, and numerous calendars.
Have sung and produced studio songs with: Strafe, Kevin Kais, Big L, Toney Woods/New Jack Swing Producer,Michael Bullock, Ritchie Weeks, Donald Dee,Barry Bee,Espot,Ron Bermudez, Pfunk/We Us/C7, GrandMaster Flash, and Greg (Delphonics)
Novelle Stephenson/Toni Mazzarati.
Darlene has wrote and produced Melissarella, an urban cinderella story which aired at the Apollo Sound Stage.
Experience in music industry:
Apprentice and learned production/engineering control boards, reel assembly for producer/rapper Donald Dee Bowden who produced SWV, Milira Jones, Aleese Simmons, his brother B-Fats, Chaka Khan and Hush Production artists. Booked talent for venues.
Manager of Melissa Thomas(Melsoul Tree)singer/actress who sung background on:
New Jack City Soundtrack/Giant Records(bkground: Lyrics 2 the Rhythm, Grandmaster Flash/Essence the Rapper).
Wildpitch records, MC Ntyce: Walk a little closer this way, produced by Dice for Stu Fine.
Dr. Love, Full Force productions, Dr. Ice the Rapper.
Melissa has sung on countless r and B and jazz productions. She has performed overseas.
presently Melissa is the new member of the legendary Phil Spectre group: The Crystals.
Darlene Lewis managed Gina Vegas, Singer/writer worked under Jeff Robinson/Jocko/ producers of Alisha Keys, Mafioso Crime Family. Gina and I wrote and co produced songs with Barry Bee of the Get Fresh Crew for Tasha Jones/Ms Jones (Singer/Radio DJ).
Darlene Lewis casted Cher's background singer Dennis Thomas for Broadway Playwright Jean Spruill's What's up in the Attic.
Darlene Lewis booked child stars Glen Mogul, and numerous kids for TNT Casting: Prison Song Film produced/written by Qtip.
Darlene Lewis managed Deyzavoo and the Wheatbread Clothing Line. Deyzavoo, mc, rapper, stylist, designer has appeared in: Marcia X, Stuart Little 2, Crime Partners. Wheatbread Clothing line/candi line designed for Angie Stone, and numerous retail outlets. To get the Wheatbread collection visit us at www.cafepress.com/wheatbread
Darlene wrote Two Lovers, song sampled for the Lost Boys "Me and My Crazy World".
Darlene modeled in music videos, showroom modeling and fashion shows under: Solomon Dooley, Testboard, Grace Del Marco, Harlem Institute of Fashion, Stetsasonic Talking all that Jazz, Kakuna Karina Showroom, Alexander's, Mashood, Harlem Week, Funkmaster Flex/Mad Lion Safe Sex no Freaks Video. (Darlene modeled Care Gear TShirts by NBA player Kenny Anderson/Todd Montiero for video. Darlene booked the Tracy Holt Stunning Apollo Models).
Darlene Lewis modeled on Rooftop Records Christmas Album 1988 Album Cover as Mrs. Santa.
Darlene appears in Class Magazine, Amsterdam News, Black America News paper. CCNY Nightwatch Newspaper, BMCC Horizon Newspaper, and numerous calendars.
Have sung and produced studio songs with: Strafe, Kevin Kais, Big L, Toney Woods/New Jack Swing Producer,Michael Bullock, Ritchie Weeks, Donald Dee,Barry Bee,Espot,Ron Bermudez, Pfunk/We Us/C7, GrandMaster Flash, and Greg (Delphonics)
Novelle Stephenson/Toni Mazzarati.
Darlene has wrote and produced Melissarella, an urban cinderella story which aired at the Apollo Sound Stage.
Your influences?
Barry White, Smokey Robinson, Gamble and Huff, Norman Whitfield.
Favorite spot?
Bahamas and Virginia Beach
Equipment used:
Triton and Trinity Keyboard.
Mac Computers.
Mac Computers.
Anything else...?
Web Design Services for businesses & Individuals.
Promote your product, business or service on our tv programs: celebrityshowcase@msn.com
Recording artist get the exposure you need.
www.angelfire.com/tv2/celebrityshowcase
http://darlenelewis.iuma.com
www.soundclick.com/darlenelewisfeaturingdeyzavoo
Order books by Darlene Lewis:
Hiphop Before the BLING
A Kiss is not a Contract
Order DVDs:
Moments in Hiphop
Return of the Gong Show featuring
Legends of Hiphop as judges of talent showcases taking place at the famous Harlem spot Willies Entertainers and sports Club
Recruiting for: Models, Sales, Hosts, Guests, Girls ages 10 - 17,
Training on computers is available upon request.
24 hr web design and computer services
646 548 9501
RECORDING STUDIO: SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Promote your product, business or service on our tv programs: celebrityshowcase@msn.com
Recording artist get the exposure you need.
www.angelfire.com/tv2/celebrityshowcase
http://darlenelewis.iuma.com
www.soundclick.com/darlenelewisfeaturingdeyzavoo
Order books by Darlene Lewis:
Hiphop Before the BLING
A Kiss is not a Contract
Order DVDs:
Moments in Hiphop
Return of the Gong Show featuring
Legends of Hiphop as judges of talent showcases taking place at the famous Harlem spot Willies Entertainers and sports Club
Recruiting for: Models, Sales, Hosts, Guests, Girls ages 10 - 17,
Training on computers is available upon request.
24 hr web design and computer services
646 548 9501
RECORDING STUDIO: SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST