Depth Charge Studios

04/02/2021

Video: Wais P “No Good For Me”

Video: Wais P “No Good For Me”

The lead single from Wais P’s “Sunova” album produced entirely by our in-house production crew, Team Demo and recorded, mixed and mastered by Mister Wise in Studio A.

04/02/2021

Video: Rock Abruham – “Same Clothes”

Video: Rock Abruham – “Same Clothes”

Check out the new video for “Same Clothes,” by Rock Abruham from his new album, “From the Mud,” now available on all major platforms. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mister Wise at De…

02/26/2021

In 1997, the Lower Life Forms made DMV Hip Hop history with the release of their 12 inch single, “Open Invitation/ Independence Day,” but their full length album, “The Whole Universe is Ours,” was never fully released. Depth Charge Studios is proud to announce that the digitally re-mastered album is now available on all streaming platforms. Jump in the time machine and take a ride with us.

Zechariah Wise and DJ Dialtone began making music together while still in grade school in the Washington, DC suburb of Burke, Virginia. In late 1991, they formed the Lower Life Forms. After a year of cutting demos and performing up and down the Northeast corridor, the Life Forms were spotted by Ahmed and Otis (dancers for the legendary group, 3rd Bass) who signed them to a management deal. The Life Forms were soon spending significant time in New York - cultivating relationships with artists such as Kurious Jorge and Zev Love X (MF Doom.) The Life Forms began cutting an album for a major label release in 1994, but the distribution fell through shortly thereafter. In response, Wise founded Depth Charge Recordings, as a label and recording studio operation to serve as home base for the Lower Life Forms as well as their crew, Team Demolition. In March of 1997, Depth Charge released the Lower Life Forms first and only 12 inch single, “Open Invitation/ Independence Day,” with plans to release the full length album, “The Whole Universe is Ours,” later that year. However, after a small promo release, Wise decided to shelve the album in favor of pushing Team Demolition single and album projects. After years of requests from underground hip hop enthusiasts, Wise transferred the original TWUIO tapes into the digital realm and re-mastered the album for a long overdue commercial release.

Zechariah Wise and DJ Dialtone are still active as producers and collaborate on projects with their long time musical partner, J. Cosell, as the production company, Team Demo. In recent years, the crew has produced records for such as artists as 50 Cent, Sean Price, Illa Ghee, Wais P and dozens of others. In addition, Zechariah Wise (now known as Mister Wise,) is an accomplished recording, mix and mastering engineer and operates the multi-room Depth Charge studio facility in Alexandria, Virginia.

02/12/2021

Depth Charge Studios is proud to announce the release of Wais P’s new full length project, “SUNOVA,” on Every Hood Records. The album was produced entirely by our production affiliate, Team Demo and features guest appearances from heavyweights Sauce Money, Nitty Scott, Termanology, Fame (M.O.P.) and Yogi. Much of the vocals were recorded, and the entire project mixed and mastered, by our CEO, Mister Wise in Depth Charge’s Studio A. “SUNOVA” is available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy!

Depth Charge Studios is proud to announce the release of Wais P’s new full length project, “SUNOVA,” on Every Hood Records. The album was produced entirely by our production affiliate, Team Demo and features guest appearances from heavyweights Sauce Money, Nitty Scott, Termanology, Fame (M.O.P.) and Yogi. Much of the vocals were recorded, and the entire project mixed and mastered, by our CEO, Mister Wise in Depth Charge’s Studio A. “SUNOVA” is available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy!

12/22/2020

Video: K Beta and DJ J-Scrilla featuring Conway the Machine – “DTLR 3”

Video: K Beta and DJ J-Scrilla featuring Conway the Machine – “DTLR 3”

Check out the latest from K Beta and DJ J-Scrilla, “DTLR 3,” featuring Conway the Machine. The track was mixed and mastered by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios. Enjoy!

12/22/2020

Video: MAR. “Like That”

Video: MAR. “Like That”

Depth Charge Studios would like to congratulate MAR. on his debut album, “Begin,” now available on all streaming platforms. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mister Wise at …

09/14/2020

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05/05/2020

Team Demo

Team Demo

Spotify playlist of joints produced by Team Demo. A bunch of stuff isn't on there. If we missed anything, holler at us.
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04/04/2020

In the early Spring of 1995, Northern Virginia's burgeoning hip hop crew known as the Demolition Circle, descended upon the campus of Howard University for the legendary annual Howard Hip Hop Conference. The crew, made up of artists and musical collaborators: Lower Life Forms, Kreative Natives, Chaz the Natural and Props the Optical, swarmed through the event passing out hundreds of free copies of what would later be simply known as, "The Orange Tape." The compilation cassette featured just seven songs, but served as the promotional springboard for what would soon become the Depth Charge Recordings label. Cassette and 12 inch singles from the Lower Life Forms and Optical would follow in 1996 and 1997. In 1998, the crew released their first 12 inch together under the new moniker, Team Demolition, and began laying significant building blocks for what would become the DMV Hip Hop scene. Recently, Depth Charge and Demolition founder, Zechariah Wise, transferred the original four track analog recordings into the digital realm and re-mastered the entire tape as well as original answer greetings from the Demolition Hotline and a never released bonus track from Optical and Chaz the Natural. This release is available for free download and streaming exclusively on Bandcamp for a limited time. Visit depthchargerecordings.bandcamp.com to download.

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03/24/2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: Depth Charge Studios CLOSED

Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:59 PM, by order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Depth Charge Studios will be closed for recording sessions. Depth Charge CEO, Mister Wise, is sheltering in place in the living quarters next door to our facility. He is currently accepting production, mixing, mastering and post-production projects that do not require in-person collaboration. [ 39 more words ]
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Effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:59 PM, by order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Depth Charge Studios will be closed for recording sessions. Depth Charge CEO, Mister Wise, i…

03/21/2020

The “Nerds in Luxury” Podcast Becomes “Nerds in Quarantine”

Veronica Zee and Depth Charge CEO, Mister Wise, are sheltering in place, so they decided to increase production of the Nerds in Luxury (now temporarily known as Nerds in Quarantine) podcast from our Studio B. Although the rest of the nerds (Ceedro, Sosa and Montaego) aren't in the building, they each have joined in by telephone to offer their thoughts and observations of the crisis, its effects and much more. Subscribe for free on your favorite platform (Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeart etc.)
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Veronica Zee and Depth Charge CEO, Mister Wise, are sheltering in place, so they decided to increase production of the Nerds in Luxury (now temporarily known as Nerds in Quarantine) podcast from ou…

03/21/2020

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Depth Charge Studios is doing all we can to accommodate our clients during this challenging period. That said, we are doing so with an abundance of caution as the safety of our clients, staff and community is our foremost concern. Please read the policies below and feel free to call us with any questions. * IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS (COUGHING, FEVER, CHEST CONGESTION, ETC.) DO NOT SCHEDULE STUDIO TIME. [ 208 more words ]
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Depth Charge Studios is doing all we can to accommodate our clients during this challenging period. That said, we are doing so with an abundance of caution as the safety of our clients, staff and …

03/21/2020

We are doing what we can to not be a vector point for this outbreak. Everyone must play their part. If you have any reason to believe you have been exposed or if you are in a high risk group, stay home.

03/14/2020

#Covid19 Mesaage from @misterwise.

#WashYourHands

03/03/2020

The #work doesn't stop.

Available by appointment only.

#studio #dmv #musicbusiness #professional

01/28/2020

Studio A Control Room

01/04/2020

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01/04/2020

Some new installs today in Studio A.

Presonus Faderport 16 Control Surface

Audient Nero Monitor Controller

WA 76 Compressor

Avantone Mix Cube

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12/21/2019

The lion sleeps tonight.

12/16/2019

Video: Atmosphere Featuring Nikki Jean – “Lovely”

Veteran hip hop group, Atmosphere, is back with their new album, "Whenever," on Rhymesayers Records. The new single, "Lovely," features the magnificent, Nikki Jean. Nikki's vocals were recorded by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios. Enjoy!
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Veteran hip hop group, Atmosphere, is back with their new album, “Whenever,” on Rhymesayers Records. The new single, “Lovely,” features the magnificent, Nikki Jean. Nikki&…

10/31/2019

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09/13/2019

New Video: Nikki Jean “Driver”

Check out the new video for "Driver," from Nikki Jean. Nikki's new album, "Beautiful Prison," features material recorded at Depth Charge Studios and Depth Charge's Studio B is featured in the video along with our very own, Veronica Zee (hostess of the Nerds in Luxury Podcast.) Enjoy!
https://depthchargerecording.wordpress.com/2019/09/13/new-video-nikki-jean-driver/

Check out the new video for “Driver,” from Nikki Jean. Nikki’s new album, “Beautiful Prison,” features material recorded at Depth Charge Studios and Depth Charge̵…

09/12/2019

Morning post production in Studio B.

08/04/2019

Currently booking production, recording and mixing projects for Fall 2019.
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07/11/2019

Produce your #podcast the RIGHT way in Studio B.

07/09/2019

New Video: PHZ-Sicks “Run It”

Check out the latest video from PHZ-Sicks. "Run It" was recorded and mixed by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios.
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Check out the latest video from PHZ-Sicks. “Run It” was recorded and mixed by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios.

04/08/2019

Keep it down! #studiolife

02/14/2019

Video: Khalil D’jamaal “Sposed to Be”

Video: Khalil D'jamaal "Sposed to Be"
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Check out the new video “Sposed to Be,” by Khalil D’jamaal. The track was mixed by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios. Enjoy!

02/04/2019

Mic flags

01/26/2019

Got something to say? Studio B is the place to say it.

01/15/2019

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01/09/2019

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12/23/2018

@ohveronica of @nerdsinluxury #podcast is a movie star in Studio B.

10/28/2018

Episode 31 of the @nerdsinluxury Podcast is now available on iTunes, Google Music, Spotify and more. If you are looking for a professional suite to produce and record your podcast, visit depthcharge.com.

10/15/2018

Hear your vocals through Warm Audio's Neve 1073 clone and you will believe in magic.