Derrick
@derrickgivens
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New York, NY USA
Joined Sep 9, 2009
Derrick Givens started singing and acting at the age of 8 years old. As a member in his grammar school’s singing club, Derrick’s music teacher quickly noticed his enthusiasm for singing, dancing and acting. Derrick along with his twin brothers and sister were enrolled in Acting Schools in New York City whose members included Kim Fields, Danielle Spencer and Gary Coleman. Derrick starred in several commercials as a child while he and his brothers and sister formed a singing group aptly named “The Givens Kids”. This led to an appearance on the Television sitcom “The What’s Happening Show” as well as starring in several off- Broadway shows along with child actresses Janet Jackson and Kim Fields.
The Givens Family traveled throughout the United States and the Caribbean and appeared on local and national television. Derrick and his family also appeared on Stevie Wonders “Songs in the Key of Life” LP, The Walt Disney Recording of “When You Wish Upon a Star” and have performed voice-overs in the movie “The Wiz” starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The Givens Family also released several records.
Derrick has written several songs for legendary Jazz and R&B artist George Benson, Cuba Gooding, Sr. of the hit recording group The Main Ingredient and former Disco Queen Gwen Guthrie. You can download his debut release"You Know I love You" right here on SoundClick.
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Sep 15, 2009
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