Derrick Hodge’s debut recording is a showcase of his widely respected versatility and melodic sensitivity, creating a unique sound all his own. Hodge represents something inventive and refreshing, fronting the wave of a unique generation of renaissance musicians working across all genres without borders. This release is a mosaic composed of what is now and where he comes from, representing the new and respecting the classic. His music creeps into the soul and flirts with the imagination, leaving an unforgettable mark.

Hodge has spent his youthful career transcending between various styles of Hip-Hop, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Singer/ Songwriter, and Jazz, performing and/or recording with an impressive roster of GRAMMY® nominated and awarded artists including Maxwell, Common, Q-Tip, Mos Def, Timbaland, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Bilal, Gerald Levert, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Sade, Terence Blanchard, Mulgrew Miller, Clark Terry, Donald Byrd, and many more.

In 2008, he was commissioned to write a piece by the Chicago Symphony entitled “Infinite Reflections”, and was selected to be a part of the Sundance Composer Lab. Hodge currently performs as a solo artist in front of sold out crowds at diverse venues including Summerstage and Blue Note Jazz Club, maintains a steady career as a film composer, and serves as the Musical Director for Maxwell.

“Live Today is the way I chose to begin my story as a solo artist. It is a melting pot of sound and emotions, and is how I decided to capture my thoughts at that moment in time. There were many directions that this record could have went, but I chose to give people what was on my mind in a very raw, unedited way. Live Today is about acceptance, being in the moment while paying respect to those that came before me, and about writing music that feels good to me.”

 Donyea Goodman is a Stellar Award nominated producer with over 18 years of music production experience. He started playing the drums at 3 years old and keys soon after.. He produced Ingrid WIlliam's first album "Finally Found Someone", in 1999, and has never looked back since. As a producer Donyea has scored a top ten Gospel single with "I Would't Know You", by James Fortune and Fiya. He has also produced other singles including the hit Clark Sisters remake "Is my Living in Vain", by Zie'l. Which earned him a Stellar award nomination. Other singles include the chart topping Jazz single "Love You So Much", by Darren Motamedy and "Grown Folks", by soul singer, Choklate.  Donyea has done music for TV networks, commericals,  and shows such as B.E.T.'s Celebration Of Gospel, Oil Of Olay, KFC, Kia, McDonalds, and more!
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Donyea has also earned recognition as a sought after Music Director and Keyboardist. He has shared the stage with the legendary gospel music icon Rev. Clay Evans, gospel songwriter/singer Kurt Carr, Marvin Sapp, Dorinda Clark Cole, R&B singer Eric Roberson, Raheem Devaughn, Sunday's Best Winner Crystal Aiken, Earth Wind and Fire, Kim Burrell, Dove Award winners Bryan Duncan & the Neho Soul Band, and more. He has also contributed his talents as a film score editor and sound developer to movies for Imagine Films, Disney and Pixar Entertainment.

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With an ear and passion for music, Donyea is embarking on a new journey as an artist. He is currently working on new projects with Tobbi & Tommi, and has just recently released the single "You" written and co-produced with amazing singer and songwriter Shyloh!  And has also released his debut jazz  album 'Groovin At Sunrise'.

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singer, songwriter, producer

For inquiries, and to say hi. Email kahlil@dariusscott.com

Steven Holman - (@theunexplainable), producer and musician from Chicago, just trying to bring a unique set of vibes to the table. With influences like Timbaland, Kaytranada, Kanye West, Hanz Zimmer, Junkie XL, Quincy Jones and a few others, music has been the trademark of my life. Being able to "adapt" to the culture of music today as well as pay homage to the classical and legendary form of music, there is no telling what diverse music you can hear from me.

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