Derrick Barnett

Derrick Barnett is known throughout the music world as a reggae bassist extraordinaire. His esoteric skills on bass brought a new dimension to popular reggae music especially in the dance-hall arena. The Jamaican born founder and namesake of the legendary Sagittarius Band, Derrick is most noted for his formidable bass playing and production during the 80s , 90s. and into the 2000's.Even whilst touring worldwide with Yellowman, Ziggy & Melodymakers and Toots Hibbert, Mr. Barnett was also the production wizard behind many hits for other reggae legends such as Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Black Uhuru,Cocoa tea,Freddie Mcgreggor, Pinchers, Tiger, Ad, Bailey, Lt.Stichie, Ninjaman, Ladysaw, Mikeyspice, Louciano, RichieStevens, Bujubanton, Jackradics, Waynewonder, Kymani Marley, Patra, Cobra, and Sanchez, [to name a few] as well as running New Name Musik with partner Castro Brown .



He has also shared the same stage with many stars of International fame and acclaim, such as:George Benson, Lou Rawls, Natalie Cole, James Ingram,Jeffrey Osbourne,Anita Baker,Chaka Khan,The Manhattans, The Dells, Biggie Smalls, Wyclef Jean, P. Diddy, Little Kim, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Queen Latifah, Eve, Ericka Badoo and Lauren Hill.

IN OTHER WORDS, "DERRICK WUK WID EVERYBODY " Yea man fi real!!!



As he does with all he touches, Derrick Barnett brings out the best in recording at whether producing, playing or vocalizing. His production talent is one that sets the standard and rises to the cutting edge every time.



Not only a consumate player of the bass, guitar, keyboards and drums, Derricks songwriting skills and vocal range and ability are naturally superlative. His voice has been likened to the great soul singer Lou Rawls and is a treat hear and see live and recorded.

Derrick Barnett currently tours under the name Derrick Barnett and Statement Band. Along with his hand picked musicians, he elictrifies the stage with his performances as the lead vocal and of course bass man.