Derryck Lawrence
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Derryck Lawrence

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The best kept secret in music

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""Was it him or Luther?""

Dear Agent,

One can only imagine that this is the type of correspondence that you receive from each of the locations where your artist; Derryck Lawrence has performed as "Luther Vandross." In which he is a principal character, has been a tremendous success on board the Premier Cruise Line vessels. Derryck Lawrence's Salute to Luther Vandross continues to be one of our cruise guests favorite show. It has been a pleasure to have the opportunity to work you, as well as enjoying the music presented by Mr. Lawrence. I can only say that when and where ever Derryck Lawrence performs the audience can expect nothing less then a great performance!!

Mr. Jim Flynn
Director, Passenger Programming - Premier Cruise Line


"The Man To Turn Too!!"

Deryck Lawrence and his band"Ear Candy" has peformed in our Grand Ball Room several times this past year He has a great rapport with the guest and is able to adapt to the type of music that the crowd responds best to. Derryck Lawrence has great versatility and goes from slow couples music to snappy dance tunes and then turnes around and dose a heart stopping tribute to Luther Vandross and the late Mr. Barry white with ease.

We took our needs to Mr. Lawrence and explained what we would like to see happen in our Ball Room. Derryck Lawrence worked with it and mand it happen. He is open to suggestion and willing to adapt to fit the needs of the business as well as to accommodate last minute changes.

Iwould recommend Derryck Lawrence and his band "Ear Candy" to perform and/or entertain almost any group !!

Lynnette Baisch
Entertainment Director - Holiday Inn Plaza (Honolulu HI )


"For An"

On May 2, 2000, Actor, Jazz and Neo-Soul Vocalist Derryck Lawrence, proved to thousand of audience members and 12 stoned faced judge's that he was the next undiscovererd talent in the music and TV film industry. Now you can see Derryck Lawrence as an extra in the film Jerry McQuire.

"One Thing For Sure, The Smart Ear Wont Miss This One" - Nugum Maxwell- (CEO Mexwell Films)

Derryck Lawrence, what a voice! I hope to hear you singing my stuff someday !!! -James Pentaudi- CEO Pentaudi Talent & Modeling - Creative Talent /(AMTC)


"Lawrence Packs The Carlin Hotel"

Last weekend also saw the return of Derryck Lawrence and his band "Ear Candy to the Carlin Hotel.With Lots of dancers out on the floor it was pretty evenly balanced between Funk, Reggae and Jazz, so it was hard not to dance. As I steped in to the Carlin Hotle, Derryck Lawrence was in fine tune, interacting with the crowd and his band members. He full of joy and infectious energy. So he seem to coerce those reluctant to dance onto the dance floor anyway.

Derryck Lawrence will soon be imploring you to "Dance With Me" when he holds his CD release party at The Carlin Hotel on Feb. 14 & 15. That is one of the singles that will be featured on a three track pre-released disc that will be followed by the full length CD "Really Real"

Another way to way to hear Mr. Lawrence is to tune in to the morning show on hot 101.9 FM on thursdays from 7:00AM-9:00AM. He is on air form the VH1 Top 20 Countdown.

Here's hoping that Derryck Lawrence is next in line for success
In any case, don't miss the CD release party because it might be awhile before we have a chance to hear Lawrence once everyone else dose.

- Scott Prinzing- - The Out Post News Paper


Discography

Single released: (InSide You) 1996
Single released: w/ Radio Airplay 2003 (Keep me coming)

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Feeling a bit camera shy

Bio

BORN in Indianapolis Indiana, birth name, Derryck Lawrence Weeden. Derryck grew up singing gospel with the Weeden Family Singers and toured the east coast at the early age of eight.

Derryck is a soulful vocalist who over the years has been refining and mastering his musical craft, which allows him to reach every conceivable audience. He has been performing his “If Only for One Night” show, which is a tribute to Luther Vandross, who Derryck considers to be “the premier male vocalist of all time.” Although this show has been touring over the last four years, it seems that due to the tragedy Luther has suffered, this year’s tour should be of the highest regards.

Derryck’s first opportunity to front, an R&B group was with The Triphonic Show in the late 70’s. It was while he was with the Triphonic Show that he was seen performing by Pebbles at the Jack the Rapper Convention, this led Derryck into the position of being chosen to become one of her backup singers while she toured in the 80’s. It was while touring with Pebbles that he recorded his first demo album that was presented to Jesse Saunders, Vice President at Uni-Label, and then owned by MCA Records. Jesse was so impressed with Derryck that he compared his voice to that of the very talented Luther Vandross.

Derryck has worked with several talented musicians and producers over the years and one of the greatest compliments came from long time friend and producer Tony Gonzales. Tony made the comment that “working with Derryck Lawrence is like having the silky smooth vocals of Luther Vandross, the spirituality of Bob Marley and the soulful sounds of Eryka Badu all in one!” Derryck has an indescribable talent, which cannot be explained in words, you simply must hear his voice to know the extent of his creativity and ability to mesmerize an audience.