Derek Minor

Derek Minor has cemented his place as a veteran in hip-hop as a elite rapper, a visionary producer, entrepreneur, and mentor. With over a decade in the game, the Grammy Award–winning artist has become a consistent voice of hope and resilience in a culture often marked by darkness. His accomplishments span across music and business: a 2021 Grammy Award for his feature on Celebrating Fisk! (The 50th Anniversary Album), a Gold plaque for producing Lecrae’s “Dirty Water” from the RIAA Gold–certified album Anomaly (2014), and a Grammy win for his production work on Lecrae’s 2012 classic Gravity. These achievements showcase his rare versatility as both an artist and producer. In 2009, Minor co-founded Reflection Music Group with Doc Watson, building it into not only a respected label but also a full-service marketing company, RMG Amplify. Through this platform, Derek has empowered a new generation of artists—passing the baton to a roster that reflects his belief in music as both art and mission. From his catalog of anthems to his leadership behind the scenes, Derek Minor continues to shape the sound, strategy, and spirit of independent music at the highest level.