Welcome to Penthouse
Josiah McClements and Josiah “Warloc” Jackson
In the DMV’s underground creative scene, the name Penthouse is starting to carry weight. More than just a brand, it’s a vision powered by two young builders, Josiah McClements and Josiah “Warloc” Jackson. Together, they’re transforming parties into platforms, community into currency, and ambition into something much larger—a production company and eventually, a hub of properties and ownership.
The story began with chance. McClements, a film major from New Jersey, had already been experimenting with music videos and throwing immersive house parties that looked more like movie sets than gatherings. Warloc, a Baltimore native who raps and creates under a name pulled from his favorite book, The Alchemist, met him through his brother at James Madison University. Josiah remembers the moment vividly: “I thought the name was perfect. I was the first one to start calling him Warloc on a regular basis, and when people heard how good the music was, the name just stuck. It cemented him as an artist even before he officially dropped anything.”
From the start, there was chemistry. What began as videography quickly evolved into a partnership. Josiah’s eye for production and Warloc’s raw energy as an artist created the blueprint for Penthouse. Their first event blurred the lines between music video shoots and house parties. It was complete with custom decor, neon “Penthouse” signs, and unforgettable details like “blunt girls” handing out pre-rolls instead of bottles. These weren’t just parties; they were proof of concept for something bigger.
Community is the engine. Whether in Baltimore basements or Virginia backyards, Penthouse events pull diverse crowds who come not just for music, but for connection. It’s the foundation of what they do.
That ethos carries into Warloc’s music. He’s never rushed to release songs, treating each track like a crafted product tested across different audiences, from college kids to industry veterans. His upcoming debut album, which has been years in the making, aims to be timeless. “We’re not chasing streams,” Warloc says. “We’re building something that lasts.”
The bigger picture? Penthouse as a self-sufficient ecosystem. Both Josiah and Warloc see the brand evolving into a full-fledged production company with in-house video, music, and event capabilities, while also investing in properties that double as creative spaces. “It’s about ownership,” Warloc emphasizes. “When you hit P on the elevator and it’s your floor, that’s Penthouse.”
For now, the neon sign still follows them from house to house, event to event. But soon, Penthouse may no longer just be a name on a flyer; it might be the creative headquarters the DMV didn’t know it needed.