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Derek Dirckson was the band leader for Chapter 8 and led them to massive popularity in Detroit, Michigan and after the first recording the rest of the world by presenting Anita Baker.

As Chapter 8 was the launching pad for Anita Baker, so was it for Derek Dirckson. From Chapter 8, Derek Dirckson went on to discover, manage and produce, Fred Hammond, Commissioned, The Winans, John P. Kee, Mary, Mary, and the great gospel plays, "Momma Don't", "Wicked", "Come Out of The Rain" and many many more.

In 1999 Derek Dirckson opened the Blackstage Pass Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan.

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