THA DARKROOM GENESIS
In 2020, before they became a music group, ThA Darkroom was formed as a podcast by four independent artists Kontra, T.Fvnk, Crazy P1p3 and Heck Adaptive. Soon as the pandemic hit, ThA Darkroom podcast transitioned to a monthly live stream concert series titled 'The 805 LIVE'. By the end of 2022 Tha Darkroom officially became a band.
When listening to ThA Darkroom you can expect a hard hitting live performance and a variety of styles in English and Spanish. Kontra brings high energy lyricism of an MC with multi-syllabic patterns. Crazy P1P3 comes with that classic West Coast G Funk sound with a twist. T.Fvnk is known for his smooth delivery and R&B vocals while Adaptive is unparalleled with his hard hitting witty lyricism and unique baritone vocals.
HOMETOWN: Ventura/Oxnard, California
GENRE: Hip-Hop/Funk
INFLUENCES: The Temptations, Motown, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Notorious BIG, 2 Pac, Bone Thugs N Harmony and many more!
ThA Darkroom became a music group officially in 2022 recording their first song 'Big N' Bad'. Since then they have performed countless shows from San Luis Obispo to San Diego.
In 2022 ThA Darkroom exploded the Los Angeles music scene by winning a series of competitions individually. It started with the 'Lighter Fluid' concert series where they held a performance competition. Winner earned a prize pack and a performance spot at the following event. The first 4 winners of this competition were Kontra, Adaptive, T.Fvnk and Crazy! Kontra was also awarded ‘Best Freestyler’ at the 'Barz On Wheels' freestyle competition in Los Angeles in April of 2023!
In July of 2023 ThA Darkroom entered a performance competition comprised of artists from all over California. The winner of this competition won a media package and performance slot at one of the biggest independent Hip-Hop festivals in California titled ‘The Happiness Of Pursuit Festival’. After making it to the finals with 10 other talented up and coming performers, the crowd and judges voted unanimously in favor of ThA Darkroom for best performance!
Not only has ThA Darkroom performed up and down the coast, They have since shared the stage with legendary artists such as Dj Quik, Snow Tha Product, Juelz Santana, Immortal Technique, Pharoah Monch, Planet Asia, Rah Digga, RBL Posse, Blimes, T.F., Pac Div, Chevy Woods, Kosha Dillz, The Tunnel Rats, Hazerd, Trinere and Klymaxx.
After a successful 2023 summer tour of California titled ‘Into The Light Tour’, In April 2024 ThA Darkroom was invited on yet another tour with prominent San Diego/Ontario artists that drastically expanded their reach along the west coast. With the release their first full length album titled 'Blacked Out' on April 17th 2024, ThA Darkroom has continued to tour and show their undeniable persistence with no signs of slowing down!