It's Here...!!!! Phatal Records' Blastphumis drops his debut EP, Smoke on 4/20

After much anticipation, Phatal Records' own BLASTPHUMIS is dropping his debut EP, Smoke. And what a better day to release it than 4/20?! This JOINT show will include live performances by Blastphumis himself and Soul Cannon of Baltimore. The opening act will be D.C.'s own Likeblood Entertainment and live art will be painted by local area artist, Felix "Flex" Osuchukwu. The show promises to bring the hip-hop and art loving crowds together for a fun night of smoke-inspired music!!!

Where: Bohemian Caverns, 2001 U Street NW
When: Doors open @ 8:30 PM

Tickets are $10.00 in advance,
$15.00 at the door.

The Phatal Team will be selling tickets to this show at:

*Lounge of Three, 1013 U Street NW (between 10th and 11th), 7-10 pm

*Hominy, 2001 U Street NW
9 pm - til

Can't make these events? Email us at phatalpr@gmail.com and we'll get tickets to you somehow!!! You definitely don't want to miss the hottest 4/20 show in D.C.!!! For more info visit www.phatalindustries.com/420show.html and RSVP here!

Phatal Networking Event and SMOKE EP Listening Session

Come join Phatal Industries for a night of networking, music, art, food and drinks. This will be the first 'sneak peak' of the EP Smoke as well an introduction of international artists Henny Mendo and Evgeniya Parish!! There will also be performances by Blastphumis, Ms. Dior Ashley Brown and more!!!! If you are a photographer, producer, publicist, artist, graphic designer, stylist - this is the event FOR YOU...

@ Lounge of Three
1013 U Street (between 10th & 11th)
7pm-10pm

$4 Margaritas/Rail drink
$3.50 Draft beers
$5 Wine
$5 Wings and Tenders
8pm-10pm
Bombay Gin
Bacardi Gold Specials!!!!!!!

Hoyas Helping Haiti: A Haitian Benefit Concert featuring Blastphumis & Dior of Phatal Records with special guest GYPC of Likeblood Ent.

Blastphumis and Dior Ashley Brown of Phatal Industries will be performing at Hoyas Helping Haiti: A Haitian Benefit Concert this Saturday, Feb. 27. 2010. The show will kick-off at 9 pm at Georgetown University's Bulldog Alley (O ST & 37th ST NW) and also include performances by Rafrechi, DC's very own Haitian band, and D-Lock & Medik, hip-hop artists representing Haiti, Jamaica and New York.

When Blastphumis and Dior hit the stage you can expect to hear bits of Haitian history and culture told through Haitian poetry followed by Phatal Records' original tracks emulating the "love, pain, and life" of Haiti. Performing alongside the Phatal duo will be special guest, GYPC of Likeblood Entertainment.

All proceeds go to Partners In Health. Donation of $5-10 is suggested. Support the cause: RSVP and share with your friends at Hoyas Helping Haiti's Facebook page!!!

Dior Ashley Brown of Phatal Industries Wraps Up Filming "The Talented" Movie

"The Talented," directed by Howard University graduate Marcus Richardson, highlights the crazy twists and turns of two college students' search for their place in a society that promotes promiscuity and irresponsibility. (See more of the synopsis here).

In this, her second, movie role Dior Ashley Brown plays the mother of the male protagonist, Joe (played by Howard Brown). In one of the films many powerful scenes, Joe confesses a haunting secret to his mother, leaving her shocked, disoriented, and in fear of her son's life.

"Howard is one of the most committed and detailed actors I have ever worked with," Brown said. "We both wanted this moment to remain honest to create Marcus' vision. This was such a wonderful experience with an incredible cast and crew."

"I'm excited!" she continued. "There is a constant theme in the urban community of senseless tragedies; 'The Talented's' unique depiction still displays hope that we as a community can become aware and bring about change."

For more information on the film, Director Marcus Richardson and the rest of the cast, visit the movie's Web site at www.thetalentedmovie.com.

Photo credit: Arielle Jordan. From left: Assistant Director & Production Coordinator Vincent S. Williams, Dior Ashley Brown, Director Marcus Richardson

Blastphumis, DJ Award Silence, Dior Ashley Brown to headline at The Beat Clast, Jan. 19. 2010

Phatal Record's own Blastphumis, DJ Awkward Silence and Dior Ashley Brown are one of six acts performing live at one of DC's hottest hip-hop showcases, The Beat Clash, on Jan. 19, 2010 at Bohemian Caverns.

A Carry-Out Productions event, The Beat Clash allows various local DC producers to showcase their beats battle-style. Between "beat clashes" local hip-hop acts perform live on stage. It's a great way to check out what's new and poppin on the DC hip-hop scene and support your local artists - be sure to check it out!!!

Video clip: Phatal Records Feat. Blastphumis and Dior Ashley Brown at Spit Dat! Open Mic

Phatal Record's very own Blastphumis and Dior Ashley Brown made an appearance at DC's Spit Dat! open mic on Thursday, October 29, 2009. This Phatal duo performed "Thin Line" from the soon-to-be released SMOKE EP and "Icebreakers" (see video clip) from the sequel LP, MIRRORS, to a full house.

More appearances and performances for Phatal Records featuring Blastphumis and Dior will be occurring throughout the DMV - stay tuned for where and when!

For information on booking or performance dates, email phatalpr@gmail.com. To hear more tracks from the SMOKE EP including Blastphumis' remix of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" visit www.myspace.com/blastphumis82

Dior Ashley Brown Wraps Up Filming of "End of Occupation"

Photo credit: Jayne Cho. From left: Director Michael McMullin, Dior Ashley Brown

Phatal Industries' executive MC, Hostess, Actress and Poet, Dior Ashley Brown, has just finished filming her first independent film, "End of Occupation."

For three unsuspecting telemarketers who are about to lose their jobs, their last day of employment is spent making you laugh. This dark comedy is a series of short films about lives interrupted by a call from a telemarketer. 21 short stories are connected through the telephone lines and back to one of the telemarketers played by Ryan McMullin, Regina Lee, and Dior Ashley Brown. Each call they make interrupts a different story already in progress; from kidnappers to a man on death row, and from lovers to killers. The calls change the environment just enough to makes us laugh at ourselves.

In the film, Dior's character is "light-hearted, free-spirited and isn't afraid to take risks," she explains. In working with director Michael McMullin, Dior's character took on the many different facets of a black woman. "I wasn't pigeon-holed," she says. "I was agressive, passionate, funny and alluring." The entire experience of working on "End of Occupation" taught Dior to take chances and maintain versatility. "This role really pulled me out of myself."

"End of Occupation" Written by Bill Williams, Directed by Michael McMullin. Running time: 75 minutes. Currently in post-production.