D-Cross (Derick Cross) is a Queens NY born and Brooklyn based multi dimensional vocal and visual performance artist and arts educator. He creates imagery and vocal art that transcends and crosses boundaries of genres and labels.
This “Vocal Beat Expressionist” uses “vocal acrobatics” to create sonic collages of his poetry combining words, raps and beatboxing. He has performed nationally & internationally in venues including Madison Square Garden, SOB’s, BB Kings The New Vic Theatre, Carolines and Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. Mr Cross was selected as a cultural HipHop Ambassador for The US State Departments Next Level program. He recently served as a Hiphop Cultural Diplomat in Azerbaijan.
D-Cross has been featured on MTV, The Electric Company, Nickelodeon, TV Land & BET’s 106’s and Park. His vocal talents have been featured on the award winning Aflac “Pigeon Rap” ad & 7–Up‘s “10” campaign. He was the Hottest Poets $10,000 Spoken Word Grand Champion of 2002/03 as well as a member of their international slam team of 2003.
D-Cross’s visual arts has been exhibited nationally & internationally (Sweden & Brazil). His artistry is currently featured in Dr. Myrah Brown Green’s award winning art anthology “Brooklyn On My Mind”. Cross‘s work can be found as part of the collections of Erykah Badu (Singer), Ed Lewis (Founder of Essence), Ruby Dee (legendary actress), Judith Jamison (Alvin Ailey), Kool Herc (Hip hop founding father), Big Daddy Kane (Hiphop Legend), and Bashiri Johnson (world renowned percussionist). Mr. Cross is also a SVA (School of Visual Arts) graduate (Bachelors of Fine Arts) who has worked as an Arts Educator teaching youth visual arts and poetry for the last two decades.
With Poetic Theater Productions:
Featured Artist in Take Risks/Make Music Open Mic with Poetic Theater Productions and NYTW
Featured Artist in What We Carry in Our Hearts Virtual Open Mic with Poetic Theater Productions and NYTW
Featured Musician with Love Redefined 2020: Renew
Featured Artist in Love Redefined 2021: RITUAL presented in Poetic License 2021: Ritual
Featured Artist in Welcome Back Jam Session: Open Street presented by PTP, NYTW, & FABnyc