Darlette Gayle

This rising star Darlette Gayle also known as "Whyte Chocolate" in her hometown, Washington, DC, has started her own independent publishing company "Ettelrad Music Company". Darlette Gayle is currently considered an R&B Artist based on her previously released projects, but is working on changing her musical direction towards the Jazz audience.

Along with all of Darlette´s other accomplishments she recently released her new single titled "I Know U Want It" that she co-wrote. The single is available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/darlettegayle2.

Darlette Gayle also produced her first ever music video for her hit song "So Good 2 U" from her debut CD titled "Whyte Chocolate"! The independently released CD titled "Whyte Chocolate" is also available online at www.cdbaby.com/cd/darlettegayle. Darlette´s music video for "So Good 2 U" has been in rotation for several weeks on JLove TV, Channel 77 on DC´s Comcast Network Channel. She´s received honors from the ASCAPLUS awards panel, 3 nominations for the 2008 Velocity Magazine Award for Best R&B Female, Best Music Video (So Good 2 U), and Best Album (Whyte Chocolate) and a nominee for the DMV Music Awards as Best R&B Female Artist for 2007. For more information on Darlette Gayle visit her websites at www.darlettegayle.com and www.myspace.com/darlettegayle.

Darlette has also collaborated with the same hot producers who laid down tracks for R. Kelly, Destiny's Child, Kelly Price, and she's performed with many other stars. She´s one of the hottest women in the independent industry now! She has her own individual style being soulful, sexy and mellow with a touch of funk. This girl is Hot! She's UNSTOPPABLE!

Along with doing music Darlette does print modeling and has experience with television hosting.

She hosted a local television show, the HCM Production Talent Showcase, where she interviewed local up and coming talent, airing on the local Comcast network for DC, PG County and Baltimore City Public Access Channel. Darlette has also done interviews for JLove TV airing on the local Comcast network on channel 77 in Washington, DC.

Recent Venue Performances:
• 12/26/09 – Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE
• 10/14/09 – 1023 Club, Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Music Conference)
• 7/25/09 - Sheridan Hotel, Beltsville, MD
• 7/24/09 - Wazobia Cafe, Washington, DC
• 7/2/09 - Kokopoolis, Washington, DC
• 6/16/09 – Ashley Stewart Clothing Store, Landover, MD
• 6/6/09 – Prince Georges County Fairgrounds, Upper Marlboro, MD
• 5/24/09 – Knights of Columbus, Forestville, MD
• 5/9/09 – Private Event, Capital Heights, MD
• 3/23/09 – Expo, Washington, DC
• 3/19/09 – Blu Lounge, Bethesda, MD
• 2/26/09 – MoJo’s, Wilmington, DE
• 2/15/09 – Old Town Theater, Alexandria, VA
• 11/15/08 – THEARC Theater, Washington, DC
• 11/12/08 – MCCXXIII, Washington, DC
• 11/1/08 – Hard Rock Cafe, Washington, DC
• 9/20/08 – Macy’s Shop For A Cause, McLean, VA
• 9/14/08 – The Carousel House, Philadelphia, PA
• 8/30/08 – Upshur Recreation Center, Washington, DC
• 8/23/08 – Pool Party, Upper Marlboro, MD
• 8/16/08 – Private Event, Willingboro, NJ
• 8/9/08 – Downtown Silver Spring, MD
• 7/29/08 – Republic, Washington, DC
• 7/24/08 – Almaz, Washington, DC
• 7/19/08 – KLM Community Day, Upper Marlboro, MD
• 7/18/08 – Dunbar High School, Washington, DC
• 7/13/08 – Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro, MD
• 7/10/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 7/7/08 – Johnson Jr. High School, Washington, DC
• 6/10/08 – Legend, Temple Hills, MD
• 5/22/08 – Island Café, Washington, DC
• 5/14/08 – Klique City Showcase, Marygolds, Lanham, MD
• 4/20/08 – Senso Sesto, Washington, DC
• 4/5/08 – National Anthem & Halftime Performance, Gwynn Oak, MD
• 3/20/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 3/13/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 2/24/08 – Club Five, Washington, DC
• 2/14/08 – Belvedere Hotel – Suite Lounge, Baltimore, MD
• 2/13/08 – Belvedere Hotel – Suite Lounge, Baltimore, MD
• 1/31/08 – Belvedere Hotel – Suite Lounge, Baltimore, MD
• 1/20/08 – Hampton Inn, DMV EMA Award Ceremony, Capital Heights, MD
• 1/16/08 – Duke City, DMV EMAs R&B Show, Washington, DC

Awards:
• 2008 Velocity Magazine Award - Nomination for Best R&B Female
• 2008 Velocity Magazine Award - Best Album (Whyte Chocolate)
• 2008 Velocity Magazine Award – Best Video (So Good 2 U)
• 2007-2008 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient
• 2007 Nomination for DMV Best R&B Female Artist

Radio Airplay:
• Current rotation (Reaching No. 2 on the Top 25 Hot Spins List) – Jammin 99.5 FM (I Know U Want It), http://www.jammin995radio.com/LiveBroadcast.html
• 9/1/08 – Elite DC Radio (I Know U Want It)
• 6/27/08 – Lush Radio Online
• 6/11/08 – Choppin It Up Online Radio
• In rotation @ www.phila.us (online radio)
• 7/14/07 –WHUR with Bobby Gailes, played So Good 2 U
• 6/16/06 – 106.5 FM, Alabama Station (Live Interview), played So Good 2 U
• 6/16/06 – WVFG 107.5 FM, Alabama Station (Live Interview), played whole CD
• 6/3/06 – Live performance aired on 102.3 FM
• In Rotation – World Space Satellite Radio, Potion 203, Song: Hold Me
• 3/5/2006 – WPGC 95.5 FM Home Jams, Song: So Good 2 U
• 11/7/2004 – WPGC 95.5 FM Home Jams, Song: Hold Me Love Me

Media Coverage:
• 4/4/09 – DC Local Comcast Station, Performance @ Velocity Magazine Awards
• 6/27/08 – Lush Radio Online – Interview
• 6/11/08 – Choppin It Up Radio
• 5/2008 – Jewelz Magazine, May 2008 Issue
• 8/16/07 – Music Video for “So Good 2 U” in rotation on JLove TV, Channel 77, DC’s Comcast Network (several weeks)
• 7/14/07 – Interview on the 'Weekend Review' 96.3 FM - WHUR with Bobby Gailes
• 4/12/07 – Paul Robeson Awards – Honoring Cathy Hughes, Red Carpet, AFI Theater
• 3/2007 – Video Shoot for “So Good 2 U”
• 3/2007 – Cameo Video Shoot with Madd Science
• 3/2007 – Photo Shoot with DaMarco Solar Clothing
• 2/6/07 – Interview with wphila online radio station w/Missy Bell
• 12/5/06 – Interview w/Go Go Michelle at GlassHouse Radio @ Howard University
• 9/5/06 – Interview with Dave Swagga on thenext.tv Online Radio
• 6/3/06 – Interview with EZ on 93.9 FM WKYS
• 6/3/06 – Interview with Fresh TV

Community Work:
• 6/16/09 – HIV/AIDS Awareness Forum, Ashley Stewart, Landover, MD
• 3/31/09 – Career Day, Hyattsville Middle School, Hyattsville, MD
• 11/1/08 – Foster Care Event, Washington, DC
• 9/14/08 – Fundraiser for People With Disabilities, PA
• 8/30/08 – Upshur Recreation Center, Washington, DC
• 9/9/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Blue Notes). PA
• 3/31/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Philly Intruders), PA
• 1/31/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Philly Intruders), PA
• 12/2005 – Toy drive for Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC
• 12/2006 – Fundraiser for The Hospital for Sick Children , Washington, DC




Darlette is looking forward to continuing to mature and learn everything she can to become one of the best in the business. She would like to be an example to others by inspiring them that you can achieve your dreams. Encouraging them to be motivated, driven and determined to make it happen. She says “opportunities are available, you just have to take advantage of those that are available to you and work them to the fullest, not letting discouragement stop you but to use it as a driving force of determination. The sky is the limit and I’m reaching for stars.”

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http://www.darlettegayle.com
http://www.myspace.com/darlettegayle
http://www.cdbaby.com/darlettegayle
http://www.cdbaby.com/darlettegayle2