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.

Check out the latest video from Sadd – “Up” featuring Masi GWOMO, from the new album, “Bottom of My Heart.” The project is available on all major platforms and was recorded and mastered by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios. Enjoy!

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 Depth Charge Studios and includes the single, “Like That.” Enjoy!

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!

As of June 1, Depth Charge Studios is offering limited availability for in-person recording/ tracking sessions in Studio A and B to current clients in good standing. Studio A is currently available to new clients FOR HALF DAY AND FULL DAY BOOKINGS ONLY (50% deposit is required at scheduling.)

IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOLLOWING POLICIES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

* ONLY ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL SHALL BE PERMITTED AT RECORDING SESSIONS. NO GUESTS ARE ALLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROJECT AT HAND, YOU MUST LEAVE.

MAXIMUM INDIVIDUALS ALLOWED IN EACH ROOM AT A GIVEN TIME (INCLUDING ENGINEER:)
STUDIO A RECORDING ROOM – 3
STUDIO A CONTROL ROOM – 3
LOUNGE – 2
STUDIO B – 3

* MAINTAIN A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST SIX FEET BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS. REFRAIN FROM HANDSHAKES AND PHYSICAL CONTACT. WEAR A FACE MASK WHEN POSSIBLE.
* IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS (COUGHING, FEVER, CHEST CONGESTION, ETC.) DO NOT SCHEDULE STUDIO TIME. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AND ARE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS, PLEASE CALL US TO CANCEL. WE WILL WAIVE THE CANCELLATION FEE IF APPLICABLE.
* PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP IN OUR RESTROOM.
* DO NOT SPRAY DISINFECTANTS ON MICROPHONES, HEADPHONES ETC. SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS MUST BE CLEANED CAREFULLY AND MUST BE DONE BY OUR STAFF.
* IF YOU COUGH OR SNEEZE AND DO NOT COVER YOUR MOUTH, OR IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE ABOVE POLICIES, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

As the cryptocurrency world prepares for the next Bitcoin halvening, DJ J-Scrilla has released his BTC themed album, “Sound Money,” along with a new single and video, “Stacking Sats” featuring lyrics and vocals from K-Beta.

“Stacking Sats” and the “Sound Money” album were mixed and mastered by Mister Wise at Depth Charge Studios.  Wise also contributed a couple of bass lines to the project, including the lead single, “Faith in my Money.” Enjoy! And just a reminder… Depth Charge Studios does accept Bitcoin as a payment option for our services. 

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.)