Artist description Darrell Hines is really a songwriter, not so much a singer or performing artist. Working from a home-based 24-track studio, I create musical compositions that could fall into a number of genres but each is written and produced the try and share the emotion behind it. The hope and desire is to find a financial and musical outlet for my music.

Music Style Jazz, Pop, R & B, Introspective

Musical Influences Melaine Ramos, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Babyface, Bobby Lyle, Barry Manilow, Burt Bachrach

Similar Artists Michael Jackson, Sade, Yellow Jackets, Babyface, Johnny Mercer

Artist History Born in Kankakee, IL in August 1962, I am the middle child of seven (7). I was always into singing and being the "human beat box". Most of my desire to create music and my since of style can be attributed to my youngest sister Melaine Ramos. She is extremely creative and continues to inspire my musical direction. My brothers [Larry, and Eddie] played trumpet and saxophone through highschool as well as Cynthia [younger sister] playing flute had an impact on my music as well. I began writing more defined music in 1982 using a Casio MT-68 portable keyboard. I formed "The Decion Group" in early 1998 in an attempt to combine several creative efforts which include musical compositions for video and film, as well as CGI animation, and songwriting. Very early efforts included "Victoria" [written for the Kankakee area R & B group named Perfect Timing], and "Autumn's Theme". Neither will be found on MP3.com but collections containing versions of these works can be purchased. I now live, work, and create in the San Diego area. The yearly release of a collection of work in my intention.

Group Members Generally, all songs that are part of my musical creations are done completely solo. There are times that other songwriters and musicians sit in during a performance.

Instruments Synthesizers, Sound Modules, Drum Sound Sources, Samples

Albums Me, Being Me [Due for release in late 2002]

Additional Info Thanks, forever to my brother Tony for the Synsonics Drums in 1985. They are long gone but the samples, and the love is still here.

Location Vista, CA - USA

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