User:DaBoy Whop

Parker LeJon Shy, better known as DaBoy Whop or “Whop” is an ambitious music producer born September 13th, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Early Life
As early as 5 years old, DaBoy Whop was well acquainted with musicianship. He was raised in the uptown 17th ward area also known as Hollygrove, where he was influenced by a family of musicians: his father and uncles, well-known bass-guitarists and drummers in the New Orleans music industry. His love of hip-hop became evident around the age of seven when his mother would find him and his brother beating on every bucket or pot around the home. Although compelled by the lyrical sound of hip-hop, DaBoy Whop was drawn to the rhythms and beats behind the rap and immediately developed a passion for music production. Some of his earliest influences in music production include: DJ Mannie Fresh, T-Mixx of Suave House Records, and Dr. Dre.

DaBoy Whop became an active member of Alcee Fortier High School Marching Band where he gained a passion for playing the bass and tenor drums. He also was a member of Southern University at Baton Rouge “Jukebox” Marching Band where he played and mastered the bass drum and eventually became bass drum section leader.

Career
In 2010, DaBoy Whop relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue his career in music production. By spring of 2012 he formed Funk Squad Productions, his music production company, whose mission is to “Produce Music not beats”! His aim is to develop a global entertainment empire which encompasses music & video production and engineering.

Upcoming endeavors include a début compilation album that will introduce his music and expose up and coming local artists in the Atlanta and New Orleans music industry; Funk Squad Men &Ladies apparel and more…Stay tuned!