Derek Rhodes

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Derek Rhodes
Background information
Birth name Derek Sedarius Rhodes
Born January 31, 1993 (age 13)
Origin United States Durham, North Carolina, United States
Genre(s) R&B, pop, hip-hop, dance
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Years active 2006–present (singer)
Label(s) Goldmine/Missy Elliott
Website [1]

Derek Sedarius Rhodes (born January 31, 1993 is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional actor.

Derek made his debut in the summer of 2006 as the opening act for such artists as Ciara, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo. Derek has appeared a background singer for Chris Brown and sung background on Bow Wow's chart-topping hit, Shortie Like Mine featuring Chris Brown. Derek is the #1 most requested opening act for major artists. Derek's debut album, Enough, will be released on March 6, 2007, and is one of the most anticipated albums from an individual artist.

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[edit] Biography

Derek was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He has said that it was in seeing a performance by Missy Elliott while staying home from school one day that inspired him to pursue a career in music. In his early years, he formed the goal to become a professional singer. He formed the group, The Dynamics in 2003, however after wanting to persue solo careers, the group decided to split. After leaving the group, he received a publishing deal, and found a "musical soulmate" when he met Ciara.

[edit] Beyond Enough

In the fall of 2006, Derek was featured singing alongside friends, Bow Wow and Chris Brown, on the first single from Bow Wow's upcoming album Bow Wow, entitled "Shortie Like Mine". The duet also reached a peak of #1. Derek ended the summer of 2006 by going on tour with Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, T.I and more Derek, also appeared with Ciara at selective shows on her Promise tour.

Derek is scheduled to tour with Bow Wow on the Bow Wow & Friends tour.

[edit] Enough

Although it has not been confirmed, the first single from Derek's album, "You Dont Need Him" was leaked onto the internet in June 2006. The single was officially released for a test run in August. It will be included on the soundtrack to the upcoming motion picture Sweat. The song was written by Derek and Ciara

The album Enough hits stores March 6, 2007. It includes production/writing by Missy Elliott, Ciara and Pharrell. Guest collaborations for the album includes, Ciara, Ludacris and Chris Brown. The most anticipated song from the album is said to be the emotionally charged ballad, Power to Change featuring John Legend and Fantasia Barrnio produced by Atlanta producer Polow Da Don.

[edit] Acting career

Rumors circulated saying that Derek is scheduled to appear alongside Andre 3000 and Will Ferrell in the upcoming motion picture, Hoops. Though the movie has not began production, it is scheduled for a 2008 release date.

[edit] Derek Discography

  1. Enough (2007)


[edit] Singles

  1. You Dont Need Him (2006)
  2. 2 Protect U (2007)

[edit] Philanthropy

On July 28, 2006, Derek performed alongside Ciara and Lyfe Jennings at the 4th Annual VH1 Save The Music Hamptons Benefit presented by Crest Whitestrips at the home of Jaci and Morris L. Reid in East Hampton. R&B singer Ne-Yo also performed at the event. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation raised over $500,000, which was $200,000 more than expected, to restore music education programs that have been cut from public school systems and the risk of eliminating musical instruments.[1]

[edit] External links

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