“Why am I called Royal?
Because, I deserve a high level of respect." "Royal"

Royal was a seventies child. It was during this decade that Michael Jackson was in the pre-stages of his popularity hiatus and old school giants such as the Commodores and the Isley Brothers were mainstays on the music charts. These were all definitely big influences on a young Mr. Darthard.

But, soon the world would be introduced to the growing hip hop culture as well as the rise of the rap industry. Royal was a big fan of the Sugar Hill Gang, Afrika Bambaataa, LL Cool J, and the NWA, and aspired to make great music like them. Royal still reminisces of his first encounter with rap. "I loved hearing 'Rappers Delight!' It was youthful, something I could do my dances to."

Royal lived the better part of his life in Dallas, specifically in Dixon Circle and in Garland. He would later move to Miami and open a studio to record for three years, but first he would spend his adolescent and young adult years realizing his music career.

Royal began beat boxing, rapping, and break dancing in elementary school. He also participated in acting, but music was always there. It was also in his younger years that Royal discovered his talents as a writer. Instead of unnecessary arguments with his mother, he and she developed a system, in which they wrote letters back and forth to resolve problems. The more he wrote the more he realized his ability to express himself more accurately and passionately on paper.

In '95 he got on stage to rap for the first time. A local Hip Hop and R&B radio station in Dallas, K104, was hosting a party at the Dallas Grand Hotel. Royal bum-rushed the stage, grabbed a microphone and started rapping. The audience reacted as if the performance was scheduled. After performing he was met with dap and requests for autographs.

In 1997, Royal signed with L Entertainment in Dallas and began recording his first album. However, the deal went sour because of bad management. Royal then worked on a compilation album with the North Dallas group, THE CEO, before deciding to pursue a solo career.

In 1999, Royal met an entrepreneur from Dallas. Together they opened Majestic Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida. Platinum Star Entertainment was begun, and became the mother company to the subsidiary, Royalty Records, which was formed in 2000. By early 2001, Royal and the artists completed a compilation. But, by late '01, the label was road blocked. Key members of Platinum Star encountered personal problems, which led to the dismemberment of the label. However, Royal kept up contacts from Houston, Miami, and New Jersey, often flying out to pick up tracks and record his music.

In 2003, he established Fourth Letter Entertainment and two other subsidiaries, Greedy Recordings, and Day-Ja Music Management. Royal is the CEO, manager, and an artist on his own label. He has released his first underground CD, "Royal presents Greedy Mix 1." The Mix CD features his artists, Tabu (AKA Mashania Jack) and, comedian, Ginori (AKA G Paul James). Greedy Mix 1 is a hotbed of tight beats and flows, including a track by Quint Black, who's worked with the likes of Too Short and Lil John. Royal insists that his music is reality-based. He describes it as "compelling, and truly from the heart."

Royal has been featured in music interviews and articles. He has an editorial in Platinum Magazine, which is published in Miami, Florida. Royal’s label was featured on a music television show which airs in Rio Dijenero, Brazil. Royal, Ginori, and Tabu will all release solo debuts in 2004.
"I am creating a loyal fan base worldwide," Royal said. "When you hear my name know something big is behind it."

Royal, CEO Fourth Letter Entertainment, Dallas, Texas USA

P.O. Box 496074
Garland, TX 75049-6074
Business:(214)284.4414
Email:greedymusic@hotmail.com