"Deryk 'Sleep Deez' Mitchell could arguably be one of the most important and creative forces in tomorrow’s music." That's a big compliment coming from Delaine Roberts, business partner of Warner Bros. President Kevin Black. His passionate approach to hip-hop, pop and R&B production and unique talent make him stand out above the crowd. While most would be content with being a solid composer, his use of vintage R&B keys along with live instrumentation gives his work a warmth and emotional honesty that can’t be found anywhere else. You can easily pick up a record for Britney Spears and 50 Cent in one trip to his Diamond Mine studio facility. He is currently paving the way for himself producing music for independent films, video games, and budding artists on major labels. Being diverse in today’s over saturated market is not very easy to come by. "Being diverse comes from respecting the art of music, it just shows the love you have for the many different genres and styles of music." A self proclaimed work-a-holic, Sleep stays busy not only producing for entertainers in the industry, but producing music for the sports highlights for his local news station, as well as producing remixes for the mix show on Bakersfield’s PLAY 103.9 FM. Sleep has always been an artist who challenges not only himself, but his audience and his fellow musicians with new ideas and new ways of expressing the joys and sorrows of life through music. While only in the beginning stages of his career, he is already filled with unimaginable regional recognition and success. It would have been easy for Sleep to rest on his impressive laurels, and make a comfortable indie living; However, that’s just not who he is. Sleep is many things - a phenomenal producer, a tastemaker, an introspective artist, a cutting edge songwriter and now the Chief Executive Officer of his own production and publishing company, Black Diamondz Music Group LLC (BDMG). This musical outlet was established to be a voice and creative force for some of the most talented producers, songwriters and artists in popular urban culture. Continuing on this blooming path of musical success Sleep Deez now brings to the musical forefront his newest protégés in producers Rellavant, and B. Moody. As well as artists Racella DeGuia, J-Heat, Nutzo, and Sunny Rose. With Sleep’s musical repertoire combined with the various talents of the BDMG artists, the limit for the Worlds 'Most Diverse' camp seems to be endless.
Upcoming Projects
D.O.E. The Backstreet Boys, Fabolous, Gorilla Zoe, & JC of Block Ent.Currently submitting requested material for over 10 artists signed to major labels.
Mixtape Work:Dre'sta, C-Bo, Roccett, Jayo Felony, Kokane, Spider Loc, Ya Boy, Crooked I, Doenutt Click, Ill Trill Neil, Shancie, Lil Flip, Red Eyezz and many more.
