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Derrick Marquis

Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Derrick Marquis

About Me

Derrick Marquis aka "D. Marq" is a singer/songwriter/producer born and raised in Washington DC. Brought up in a family of vocalists and performers, it was only a matter of time before D. Marq acquired a taste for the spotlight and began singing for anyone who'd listen. With his glass shattering falsetto and resonant lows, he eventually established himself as a premier vocalist. At the age of 11, Derrick penned his first song and hasn't put the pad down since. By age 13, he studied piano and learned to read and write music. D. Marq has produced songs for recording artists Anointed Favour (Advance The Kingdom, Song of Repentance, Not My Will) & has written and produced songs for KB. (Reaching Out To You, That Girl) He also featured on Eric T.'s "What Would It Take", produced and arranged by D. Marq. He is currently in the process of recording two solo projects. One is a studio cd that contains production by D. Marq as well as the collaboration between D. Marq and KB titled "Shes Gonna Be Mine" and the other is a live cd with cuts from the debut as well as new material. travel layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com MyHotComments
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Member Since: 5/3/2006
Band Members: Derrick "D. Marq" Smith, vocals, keys & programming
Influences: Babyface, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, India Arie, Sade, Al Green, Stylistics, New Edition, Patti LaBelle, Tony Rich, Jon B., Musiq, Diane Warren, DeBarge
Sounds Like: Babyface, Prince, Kem, Musiq, Maxwell
Record Label: Mellowmusic
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Not so GOOD TIMES! Damn! Damn!! Damn!!!, James!!! LOL

Lately, I feel like everyone has an agenda for me. I've always been the type of cat to come to the rescue when I can help but now it seems as though folks are trying to take advantage and it's gotten ...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Wed, 23 May 2007 12:55:00 PST

What is something you are looking forward to? "LIFE....AND DERRICK MARQUIS' ALBUM !!!!! ;-)"

A friend of mine wrote this on a questionaire. It's not in a blog to try to brag or boast about it. It's posted because it meant alot to me . . . and caught me off guard like a mo fo sho. LOL
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Wed, 16 May 2007 11:01:00 PST

Lonely

It's time for you to leave though you don't want to be away from me, I know. You've been a friend indeed but love is what I need in my life. Solidarity doesn't care for me the way that I need. It...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Fri, 11 May 2007 01:40:00 PST

A Lifetime (The Story of Derrick Marquis)

Thought it was love at first when she walked in my life. Still a child at the time, trying to find a wife. Seemed like it was meant to be. In elementary, I thought I had it all figured out b...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Tue, 08 May 2007 08:40:00 PST

Ahh

Written and Arranged by Derrick Marquis SmithVerse 1: From afar shes been admired by me, an occasional acquaintance hoping someday to become more than he who was never noticed. Every morning when I op...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Wed, 02 May 2007 01:59:00 PST

Thief In The Night

On a walk in the park after dark was a girl who was after my heart. Wish I knew by the moon and the stars, not to chance or to glance from afar. She was a beautiful angel, in my eyes with a smile that...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:30:00 PST

All For You

  Love of my life, all of my hopes and my dreams. All that seemed to be real all is suddenly instantly tragically hurting me now that I know how you feel.   You said you wanted to be left ...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:20:00 PST

I just want to say to THE WORLD that I am In Love with . . .

Prison Break and 24. LMAO!!!!!!!!
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:58:00 PST

Angela

Only one? If granted one desire, the only one who sets my heart on fire would only run to me and stay right by my side 'til morning comes for the rest of both our lives.   Angela, the whisper of ...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:36:00 PST

Beautiful

Written and Arranged by Derrick Marquis Smith   She was beautiful. Never seen an angel in the flesh before. She was brighter than the sun so unforgettable. The last time that I saw her was three...
Posted by Derrick Marquis on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:44:00 PST