Derek Wade A.K.A. Top Dogg who was born 2/17/79 in Granada, Mississippi. Raised in Compton, California.  ~Where he gets his street smarts, knowledge, creativity, as well as his gangsta lyrics, basketball and art skills.

(all illustrations are created by Top himself, on the Darkside Music website.)

This twenty-four year old celebrity gangsta rapper is steady in the lab persuing his career as a rapper and producer. Always sure to serve unreleased platinum hits, since his former C.E.O. Suge Knight, at Tha Row Records, who are both still on good terms, says Top.“I have nothing but the upmost respect for Big Simon.”“I am fortunate that he even gave me the opportunity to shine, and work with such heavy hitters at the The Row, like 2Pac.” ~Both debut in “All about you” single from the 2Pac Greatest Hits album. The “Chronic 2000” which Top starred in the video for the single “Cinderfella.” The soundtrack of “Gang Related”,which Top Dogg released his very first cut; “Going back to Cali” A controversial song, from Los Angeles to New York. Recently released is Top Dogg on The Relatives, “The Takeover” album, sounding hotter than ever. This young solo artists ambition is to form his own empire. Top is determined to put music out consistently, with at least a dozen up and coming artists, including producers as well. Top plans on taking his label to the level, like being a household name, or just being the next big thing...