Derick Cross

Derick Cross (aka D. Cross) is a multi dimensional visual and performance artist who creates imagery in order to reach deep inside the viewer of his artwork. He is the Art Director of African Voices.

His work is part of the collections of Erykah Badu (Singer), Ed Lewis (Founder of Essence Communications), Ruby Dee (legendary actress), Judith Jamison (Alvin Ailey, director & legendary dancer/choreographer) and Bashiri Johnson (world renowned percussionist & music producer), among others.

As a performance artist he combines the art of Spoken Word, Vocal Percussion (beatboxing) and Hip-Hop (emceeing/rap), making music to ears of listeners everywhere. D-Cross has been featured on Nickelodeon, TV Land BET’s 106’s and Park and the Electric Company.