Originally from Los Angeles, lived in San Antonio, Texas for 8 years. After bouncing around the country, decided to go to Japan. Been in and out of Japan for the last 15 years.
Started an entertainment company, t.o.n.e, in 1998 handling licensing agreements, distribution, promotions, marketing, A&R Direction, and concert promotions for major labels and artists as well as indie labels and artists like Sony BMG, Avex Japan, Toshiba EMI, and artists like Ras Kass, TLC, Nice&Smooth, Xzibit, Public Announcement, DJ Kool Kid and more regarding promotions, distribution and concert tours in Japan.
In 2006, established my first group in Japan, FIP (First International Playaz). Our first album was Hip Hop Kakumei with the street hits - Yarihoudai, U Ain't Shyt, So High and Gettin Sum Head.
Since moving to Osaka, Japan in 2004, I have organized after parties for Montel Jordan, Joe, and Sisqo. In addition, I have booked Japan/Asia tours and events in Osaka for DJ Kool Kid, DJ Swissivory, DJ Moe Sticky (Dipset Official DJ), DJ Petedown (AV8 Records), DJ E-Smoove, Mikey D (Main Source), Timid, and DJ Acee.
In 2009, I recorded with West Coast Legend, Redrum 781 (one of the founders of the Bang On Wax project). The song, "Mah Nigguhz" was featured on several compilation albums and mixtapes including FLAMIN' 2 and Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Volume 108 hosted by Snoop Dogg. Our song was track #3 on the mixtape. The mixtape received over 1.3 million downloads. In addition, I released several mixtapes that went viral.
http://www.datpiff.com/profile/DamuPenda/mixtapes
Check out our muzik video- U'z Mah Shawty & Konnichiwa Bytchez
http://youtube.com/damudaima
