Born to Challenge,
Built to Rise
Derrick Phoenix began his musical journey at the age of seven in Chicago, teaching himself piano through pure observation and listening. Within a month, he was playing songs by Stevie Wonder and John Legend—before his teacher realized he wasn't reading music at all.
His extraordinary talent led him to Columbia College while still in 8th grade, where he studied under professional pianists. At Mount Carmel High School, his skills earned the school a Steinway piano donation. In 2018, Sir The Baptist of Atlantic Records invited him to tour, opening doors to collaborate with legends like Donald Lawrence, MC Lyte, and Dallas Austin.
“In a world where most operations are governed by financial decisions, there will always be someone who challenges the animal who came first.”
- Debut Album
- 2023
- Started Piano At
- 7
- Hometown
- CHI
