Having moved to the UK from Brazil as a child, dereck was raised on not only the Bossa nova, Jazz and Soul heard in his family living room, but also on the underground hip-hop he was discovering for himself through his Brighton peers and YouTube binges. The result is a sound and artistic outlook that encompasses all of the above, combining a genuine love for music with his DIY approach. Drawing inspiration from rappers and producers like MF DOOM, Earl Sweatshirt, Capital Steez, Madlib and MIKE, dereck is known for his honest lyricism and appreciation for hip-hop history. d.a.c.’s music has gained attention from the likes of Complex, District Magazine and other outlets in the past, while also taking him to stages in support of Chlobocop, Black Josh and Fliptrix in his career so far. In 2020, dereck d.a.c. followed up his debut release Umm... Random Shit with blue., a four-track EP that he self-released as a cassette tape. The tape quickly sold out, showcasing the dedicated fan base that the South London-based rapper has built for his take on relatable hip-hop. Following up in 2021 dereck d.a.c. released Who Sold My Soul? A collaborative project with Kian. The pair saw themselves take up a ten-day trip to Lisbon to create an album in a cramped top-floor Airbnb. The project was released and received positive words from the likes of The Vinyl Factory, Bandcamp, and UKHH. Alongside an independent vinyl release becoming a number one best seller on the Bandcamp rap charts.