Darkroom Familia

Darkroom Familia is a Chicano rap group with members from various parts Northern California. They were originally formed in 1988. Original members include Duke, Crooked, and former member Sir Dyno. Like other burgeoning gangster rappers of the era, major labels weren't quick to sign such bands, so the band members had to sell their tapes by taking them personally to record stores in the area as word of mouth quickly began to spread. Darkroom Familia became one of rap's most prolific bands, issuing albums (whether it be by the band or solo releases by its members) at an extremely brisk rate. Eight albums were issued between 1999 and 2001 alone. They have drawn attention for being the first and most famous Norteño affiliated rappers. They also released one of the first all spanish rap albums Los Traficantes - Matan Mi Gente. Apart from being the first Northern Cali Latin rappers to appear on the cover of hip-hop magazine Murder Dog, Darkroom Familia were the first Bay Area rappers to have their films distributed in rental and retail stores worldwide, they have made 16 films.

Albums

Temporary Insanity - Bitchez Never Learn, Playerz 4 Life - Major Game, Temporary Insanity - Woke Up Hatin' Tha World, Barrio Love, Los Traficantes - Matan Mi Gente, Gang Stories, Apocalypse Brown, Los Traficantes - No Paraemos Hasta La Muerte, From The Barrio With Love, Return Of The Living Vets, Connected - Felony Consequences, Homicide Kings, Men Of Honor", Family Reunion, Northern Cali's Finest, Last Vets Standing, Los Traficantes - Conecta Del Norte, Connectionz, From The Barrio With Hate, Darkroom Vets - The Evil That Men Do", The Bay Team - It's Cold In These Streets, Norcal Narcotics,