Member Since: 13/03/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/d2bproductions
Band Members:
ALL-STAR STARTING ROSTER
NAME: Talib Porter aka "Platinum Hands"
POSITION: Producer
LOCATION: Houston, TX
CATCHPHRASE: ""
CREDENTIALS: Producer – Trae, Chamillionaire, Young Buck, Lil Keke, Killa Kyleon, Brian Angel. Production Highlights: Trae – Million Bucks (2007, Rap-A-Lot/Asylum), Trae – Against the World (2008, Rap-A-Lot), Chamillionaire – Love of Money (2009, Universal)
DETAILS: Highly regarded as the forerunner of the new Houston sound, Platinum Hands, at just 26, has laced top notch artists such as Trae and Chamillionaire with fresh new tracks and sounds reinvigorating their projects and helping establishing themselves as a dominating force within the industry. With an ear for radio hooks and pop sensibility, this highly touted young producer hopes to continue the success of the D2B Production Team.
NAME: John Broussard aka "JAB"
POSITION: Multi-Platinum Producer / Songwriter
LOCATION: Houston, TX
CATCHPHRASE: "Let’s Make A Hit!"
CREDENTIALS: Founder and CEO – Jab Productions; Producer – Lil Bow Wow, Young Flo, Trina Broussard, Van Hunt, Sha Dai, Trinitee, Beyonce. Production Highlights: Bounce Wit Me - Lil Bow Wow (2000); Dangerously In Love - Beyonce (2003)
DETAILS: Multi Platinum producer, John Broussard (a.k.a. Jab), founded Jab Productions, in 2000 and has been taking the industry by storm ever since. A major creative force in the industry, John Broussard has collaborated with many artists including Beyonce, Lil Bow Wow, Trina Broussard, Van Hunt, and CW39 for the Pussy Cat Dolls Presents. In 2000 Jab produced "Bounce Wit Me" on Little Bow Wow's debut album which went on to be a 1 single on the rap charts. In 2003, Jab co-produced the title track “Dangerously In Love†on Beyonce’s debut solo album. Jab Productions Studio is located in Houston, TX, and offers a wide variety of products and services to artists including artist development and promotion, studio recording sessions, and music production. Specializing in different genres of music including Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Soul and Jazz, the excellence speaks for itself as another extraordinarily diverse talent joins the D2B Productions team.
NAME: Dan "DFS†Johnson
POSITION: Producer / Songwriter
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
CATCHPHRASE: “I didn't invent the remix, but I'm damn good at itâ€
CREDENTIALS: CEO – DFS Records; Producer – Promise, Json; Production Highlights: In God We Trust – Promise f/Elzhi of Slum Village (2007); Me & You REMIX – Cassie (2006); Steady – Roshana (2005); Awards - Worldwide Listen & Exchange Top 10 Producer (2005, 2006, 2007); CGMA Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year (2002), Vibe Awards Rap Album of the Year Nominee - Producer (2003)
"DFS" Studio Tour
DETAILS: As life long music aficionado, Dan began playing drums at 5 before adding keyboards and guitar to his repertoire. By 16 he'd performed and written songs with various bands across numerous genres from jazz and rock to hip hop and alternative. In the late 90's he started working with local artists and gained notoriety as a skilled underground producer in addition to producing remixes for established artists. He formed DFS records in 2001 and added promising new performers Json and Promise to the label culminating in numerous awards and nominations for the collaborations. Now he is highly sought after by major artists and potential collaborators, barely scratching the surface of what is to come from the new D2B Productions acquisition.
NAME: Sadik Mcneil aka "Sound Designer"
POSITION: Producer
LOCATION: East Houston, TX
CATCHPHRASE: "Done Deal"
CREDENTIALS: Production Highlights - Bounce Like A Rebel feat. Scarface & Vince Bryant, Gettin Money-ESG(2005); Who Changed The Game (remix) - J Paul Jr.(2006); Producer/DJ - (artists) Devin The Dude, K-Rino, Shei Atkins, (poets) Carl Ashanti & 2 Die 4, S.M.U.G.G.L.U.Z., & S.O.S Radio Host ZIN.
DETAILS: The married father of four boys from Houston TX, got his love of Hip Hop in St. Martinsville LA where he spent a chunk of his childhood with "Mama Rose". He became fascinated with DJ'ing going to the Friday Night dances. After going to the first dance, DJ'ed by the most popular DJ at the time "Dr. Boogie", Sadik proclaims that "I lost my mind…watched him the WHOLE night." From that point the quest to become a DJ was on. "It was all about the DJs, I thought rappers were suckers and very annoying. Then, when I heard Rocket by Herbie Hancock, it was a done deal" From there, the rest is history from DJ to Producer. And now he brings his multi talents to the multi faceted D2B Productions team.
Influences: Grammy's, BET & MTV Awards, Billboard & American Music Awards, Platinum Plaques, Royalties, and because DAMMIT, WE LOVE MAKING HOT MUSIC!!
Sounds Like: You NEED one of my producers on your next album, movie, or project! From Hip-Hop, to Pop, to R&B, we make hit records period!
Record Label: D2B PRODUCTIONS
Type of Label: Major