By: Ivy McQuain
Since the age of five years old performing artist, songwriter and producer Darcell has enjoyed singing and performing for others. For Darcell singing is something he was born to do and something he will spend the rest of his life doing. Early in his musical career he realized his vocal stylings were unique even though he has been compared to some of the music industries greatest artists.
“I always take a comparison to any great artist as a compliment but I strive in my career to take their legacy in music, and mine, to another level,” says Darcell.
Darcell is a native of Dallas, but quickly realized Los Angeles would be where he needed to be to make an impact within the industry. During his college years Darcell stepped out on faith and moved to L.A.; unfortunately, his dreams of instant success were postponed as he found himself homeless living in his car and taking showers at the gym. Despite the initial setback he experienced Darcell was determined to persevere and by chance he was invited to sing backup for Blackstreet and he has been making waves in the industry ever since.
“When I stopped looking for the hookup and learned how to be the hookup, I started to become successful,” adds Darcell.
He began to focus on the songs he had written in high school and continuously added to his music catalogue. He also began developing his skills as a producer which eventually led him to start his own label, Crayton Entertainment, where he produced his first CD entitled Darcell. While Darcell believes that radio has been paralyzed by major corporations, he still believes that people want to hear feel good music again. Music that deposits a sense of love into their spirits, which he believes his music, does.
“Music has changed so much and I believe people are missing substantive lyrical content in their songs. My hope is that artists find their individuality again,” he says.
Darcell receives inspiration from the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson and the late and incomparable Whitney Houston, as well as, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder to name a few. Like these artists Darcell seeks to take his message of love globally. Despite being an independent artist Darcell has sold more than 70,000 CDs across the country. He has toured nationally on his Perfect Love tour, which were sold out venues. Darcell has even graced the stage with Babyface, Rafael Sadiq, and the late Luther Vandross
“To me it’s time to take music to another level, to a place where love rules,” he says. “My music helps people connect on a human level again.”
Darcell is a performing artist who believes that it’s his destiny to bring music back to its roots. He wants the world to know that love is always the answer, regardless of the question. He is an artist who truly cares about his audience and knows his music offers a positive influence in people’s life. Darcell maximize his potential as a performer by surrounding himself with a team who balances him as an artist and who supports the vision God gave him.
Fans can purchase his CD online at www.Darcell.net, ITunes, CDBaby as well as other popular online music stores. They can also find him on Facebook.com/Darcell.net and Twitter.com/HitDarcell.
great CD, so glad I bought it, really enjoying.