Derrick Williams

Derrick M. Williams is an emerging force in the Christian and urban entertainment arenas, producing and promoting stellar performances across the country. His companies have attracted artists such as Steve Harvey, Aretha Franklin, Joe Torry, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Tyrese, Kevon Edmonds, Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, Coco from SWV, K.C. and JoJo, Kirk Franklin, David Hollister and Debra Cox just to name a few. His productions have grossed over a quarter of a billion dollars over the last 15 years.

Throughout the 90’s in collaboration with David E. Talbert, Derrick served as CFO and COO for many urban musicals, marketing and promoting critically acclaimed productions such as His Woman, His Wife (starring Malik Yoba and Stephanie Mills) and Fabric of A Man (starring Shamar Moore and Clifton Powell). He served as general manger and a co-producer of David E. Talbert’s Love Makes Things Happen, presented by Clear Channel Entertainment in collaboration with Edmonds Entertainment.

Under the auspices of his companies, Favor International and DMW Management, Derrick has managed the careers of Gospel and R&B artists Fred Hammond, Edwin Hawkins, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kurt Carr and Tony Terry. As well as, coordinating musical events with artists including Kurt Karr, Tye Tribbett, Take-6, Wynton and Branford Marsalis.

In 2003 through 2004, Mr. Williams was Director of Entertainment for TD Jakes Enterprises and Dexterity Sounds/EMI Records. Favor International is currently the Conference and Special Events Management Firm for Bishop Jakes’ ministry, The Potter’s House of Dallas, Inc. Working closely with Bishop Jakes for the past 10 years, Derrick has facilitated all aspects of Bishop Jakes’ entertainment division including, producing feature films, television productions, stadium conferences, MegaFest 2004, 2005 and 2006, and most recently MegaFest International in Johannesburg, South Africa. His work with the ministry also includes managing live recordings and musical production events. He has also facilitated marketing, promoting and general managing the box office hits Woman Thou Art Loosed and Behind Closed Doors. At Dexterity Sounds, his duties included A&R; booking concerts and events; scouting venue locations; artist development and contract negotiations; coordinating and managing road tours.