Darris Hoskins, known professionally as "Bump" or "DJ Mad Dog," is a broadcast media, music, and technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in digital media production and content distribution. He is a foundational figure in radio history, having been pivotal in the formation of the world’s first commercial Hip-Hop radio format at WYLD AM/FM in New Orleans. As a technologist and architect, Hoskins developed Intent MediaWorks Palladium™, an award-winning content protection and distribution technology. This innovation gained national legal recognition when it was cited for its merits by the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark *MGM vs. Grokster* case. His technical expertise has also been utilized by the public sector, where he designed digital distribution solutions for the Department of Defense. Currently, Hoskins serves as the Principal of Darris Hoskins, LLC and works as a Digital Media Enterprise Architect based in New Orleans. He continues to be an active creative force as a music producer and "scientist," specializing in "Future RnB" remixes that blend soul, funk, and R&B with modern digital innovation.…

Darris Hoskins

Darris Hoskins, known professionally as "Bump" or "DJ Mad Dog," is a broadcast media, music, and technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in digital media production and content distribution. He is a foundational figure in radio history, having been pivotal in the formation of the world’s first commercial Hip-Hop radio format at WYLD AM/FM in New Orleans. As a technologist and architect, Hoskins developed Intent MediaWorks Palladium™, an award-winning content protection and distribution technology. This innovation gained national legal recognition when it was cited for its merits by the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark *MGM vs. Grokster* case. His technical expertise has also been utilized by the public sector, where he designed digital distribution solutions for the Department of Defense. Currently, Hoskins serves as the Principal of Darris Hoskins, LLC and works as a Digital Media Enterprise Architect based in New Orleans. He continues to be an active creative force as a music producer and "scientist," specializing in "Future RnB" remixes that blend soul, funk, and R&B with modern digital innovation.…

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Darris Hoskins, known professionally as “Bump” or “DJ Mad Dog,” is a broadcast media, music, and technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in digital media production and content distribution. He is a foundational figure in radio history, having been pivotal in the formation of the world’s first commercial Hip-Hop radio format at WYLD AM/FM in New Orleans.

As a technologist and architect, Hoskins developed Intent MediaWorks Palladium™, an award-winning content protection and distribution technology. This innovation gained national legal recognition when it was cited for its merits by the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark MGM vs. Grokster case. His technical expertise has also been utilized by the public sector, where he designed digital distribution solutions for the Department of Defense.

Currently, Hoskins serves as the Principal of Darris Hoskins, LLC and works as a Digital Media Enterprise Architect based in New Orleans. He continues to be an active creative force as a music producer and “scientist,” specializing in “Future RnB” remixes that blend soul, funk, and R&B with modern digital innovation.

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Work Experience

Principal Consultant, Media Industry Specialist at Darris Hoskins, LLC
January 1, 2002 - Present
Translated high-level project goals into precise technical and functional requirements for multimedia assets, ensuring every file met exacting standards for use in development and distribution. Specialized in advanced media systems, including streaming, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and AI research to inform modern content workflows.
SQA Technical Specialist, Streaming Media SME at Microsoft/WebTV
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Authored and maintained detailed technical guides on media encoding and compression, providing structured, actionable feedback to engineering teams to ensure optimal asset quality and performance. Evaluated and provided technical direction on streaming audio implementation, media player UI design, and usability for embedded media applications in consumer electronics.
Assistant Production Manager, \"Space Jam\" at Warner Bros. Feature Animation
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Developed and implemented a rigorous digital workflow for validating thousands of 2D and 3D multimedia assets from 10 domestic and offshore studios, ensuring strict adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
Executive Producer, Engineer at Darris Hoskins Communications
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999
Performed end-to-end, hands-on audio and video production, including engineering, mixing, and editing, to deliver broadcast-quality content for television, film, and advertising clients.
Contract Remixer at Motown Records
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Mastered and implemented early non-linear digital audio workstations, developing innovative production techniques and efficient workflows that became industry standards.
Production Director, Mixer at Clear Channel Radio (WQUE FM/AM)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Directed and executed all on-air and commercial production, including mixing, editing, and mastering for a major market radio station.
Producer, Engineer, Mixer at Inter Urban Broadcasting (KATZ & WYLD FM/AM)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990
Engineered and produced the world’s first 24/7 commercial Hip Hop radio format, managing all aspects of audio production and on-air content creation.

Education

at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    uniE621 7669 | Joy
    https://youtu.be/mMwVglx6q-E Label: Motown --https://www.twine.net/signin, Motown --https://www.twine.net/signin Format: Vinyl, 12", Promo Country: US, UK Released: 1994 Genre: Funk / Soul, Hip Hop Style: RnB/Swing LP version appears on the 7669 CD and Cassette "7669 East From A Bad Block..."https://www.twine.net/signin/4…
    uniE621 Kiss The Sky | Living For You
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryGeTgebrNA https://www.discogs.com/release/3347602-Kiss-The-Sky-Living-For-You-Remix Label: Motown –https://www.twine.net/signin Format: Vinyl, 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo Country: US Released: 1992 Genre: Electronic Style: House, Downtempo Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Record Company, L.P. Manufactured By – Motown Record Company, L.P. Marketed By – Motown Record Company, L.P. Executive-producer – Gary Harris (6), Steve McKeever Producer Additional Production], Remix – Darris Hoskins Written-By – Paul Hardcastle…
    uniE621 Microsoft WebTV/UltimateTV/Windows Media Center
    Microsoft WebTV (later MSN TV) and UltimateTV were early 2000s set-top box services from Microsoft bridging TV and internet, allowing web browsing, email, and TiVo-like DVR features for DirecTV. UltimateTV, launched in 2001, featured dual tuners to record/watch two shows simultaneously.…
    uniE621 Drum Solo Edit
    Blending styles of Ted Currier and Marley Marl Gunshot editing of Arthur Baker, Tony Moran, and Albert Cabrera Musical range of Tony Humphries and Red Alert Layering skills of Merlin Bobb Programming skills of Timmy Regisford Post-Production Skills of Shep Pettibone and Boyd Jarvis The intelligence of the Buddha ... ... all wrapped up in one. https://youtu.be/9HerdWlaDic…
    uniE621 TSI Poster
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