Derrick Lock was born in Oakland, CA and began performing and recording music at age 10. As an audio engineer at various venues, he was exposed to different genres and musical styles. After formally studying and playing jazz, Derrick eventually went on to minor in digital arts and focused on synthesis and electronic music production. His diverse influences result in a sound with hip-hop, folk, blues, soul and electronic roots.
Credits:
Carbon Copy (Short Film) Producer, Director, Composer, 2023
- Cal Performances’ Illuminations “Human and Machine” 2022-2023 Song Contest – Grand Prize and Best Video Winner
- 10th ARFF Paris // International Awards – Experimental – Finalist 2023
- Cannes World Film Festival, Experimental – Semi-Finalist 2023
- Venice Shorts, Experimental – Official Selection 2023
Instrumentals, Pt. 3 (Digital EP), 2023
Instrumentals, Pt. 2 (Digital LP), 2022
Instrumentals, Pt. 1 (Digital LP), 2020
The Futur, Promotional Content (TikTok), 2020
Merger (Short Film) Soundtrack, 2020
Daze (Short Film) Soundtrack, 2017
Gamma Ray Comics (Animated Brand Music), 2017
Blood on My Sleeve (Digital LP), 2013
For-A Corporation, Presentation Music for National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), 2007
Max Steele (Video game, Mattel) Sound Effects and Sound Design, 2007
Hamletmachine (Theater) Score, 2006