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DERLIE RECORDS, INC. (pronounced "Deer-lee") is a fresh, innovative, and contemporary Independent recording label company, specializing in Gospel, Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues music. Our company is based in Tampa, Florida and was established in 1999 for the sole purpose of exposing to the world a new caliber of music and entertainment — while meeting the everyday challenges of the recording industry. We are responsible for the recording, manufacturing, distribution, and promotion of music for all artist signed to the label. We also offer an Entertainment Division, responsible for the booking of Derlie Records' artists for: concerts, tours, parties, and special events.

Owned and operated by record label executives Derrick and Julie Williams, Derlie Records continues to enjoy an established track-record of reliability and excellence with both its fans and consumers. Their expressions of satisfaction and inspiration are numerous which encourages us to continue to build our foundation, expand our company, and grow in the music industry setting new limits and trends in the new millennium!

Controlling the reigns of the Creative Services Department with his explosive producing and creative song writing style is Derrick Williams. As President and CEO, Williams is instrumental in setting exemplary standards of hard work, dedication, and entrepreneural leadership. His resume includes more than twenty- five years of experience in the music, entertainment, and recording industry arenas. Derrick's success as the label's debut artist has helped establish the label's reputation and has opened doors for the company in both the recording and entertainment industries. In order to insure the future success of the company, Derlie Records, Inc. will be seeking to sign other artist to the label's roster in the near future.

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Our Mission

DERLIE RECORDS' mission, is to release top-quality, innovative, and contemporary, Gospel, Jazz, and R&B music.
We believe that our first responsibility is to the fans and consumers who support and purchase our music.
We are committed to opening doors for aspiring gifted talents who may lack the means and / or knowledge on how to achieve their goals and strive for higher learning and achievement.
Through a long-term commitment to this mission, DERLIE RECORDS will be a highly visible "state of the art" recording label, known as one of the "pioneers" in the recording industry — changing the way people view and experience music and dominating the industry with its sound!

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Executive Management Team

DERLIE RECORDS' executive management team consists of two key officers who make all of their decisions in accordance to the company's mission statement and corporate goals. The strength of this management team stems from combined expertise in both management and music/entertainment domains.

Key Officers

Derrick Williams, Founder / President / CEO / Chairman
Executive Director of Creative Services
Email: DerrickWilliams@derlierecords.com

Derrick Williams, vocalist / pianist, is the label's songwriter and producer and also is a recording artist signed to the label. As a corporate executive, he is responsible for developing and maintaining the company vision while overseeing all aspects of Creative Services. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Derrick is responsible for the planning, development, and establishment of all policies and corporate objectives in accordance with the company's vision. He is a key factor in the direction and coordination of all financial opportunities, ensuring continued operations, in order to maximize return on investments and increase the company's recording productivity. Derrick's professional experience covers many diverse areas in the music and entertainment industry. He is an accomplished pianist and vocalist specializing in Gospel, Jazz, and Rhythm and Blues music, and sings the lead role of the Rabbi in the Off-Broadway musical The Rock and the Rabbi. His background consists of a combined total of more than 25 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry resulting in a large network of industry alliances and contacts.

Julie A. Silva-Williams, MS, RN, ARNP / Tax Specialist / Founder / Vice-President / COO
Executive Director of Operations and Financial Services
Email: JulieSilvaWilliams@derlierecords.com

Julie Silva-Williams, our Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is also responsible for developing and maintaining the company vision while overseeing all aspects of daily operations. As COO, she assists the Chief Executive Officer with planning, development, and establishment of all policies and corporate objectives, as well as, seeking business opportunities and strategic alliances with other music and entertainment organizations. As Executive Director of Operations, Julie is responsible for the development and coordination of all business plans, project proposals, and cooperate ventures. She is a Nurse Practitioner by profession and has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field, program / project development, research, staff development, and supervisory management skills. An earned Master's Degree and training as a tax specialist with H&R Block, enables her to utilize her vast experiences in the art of leadership, business, financial management, research, and critical thinking.

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