DEREKJAMES

 

Hip Hop Artist from Vancouver Canada. Trying to carry the message and inspiration to those still struggling with mental health and addiction.. Hoping that aspects of my story that i share through music can be relatable to others, encourage people to reach out for help and that recovery is possible. 

 

                                                                                             MUSIC COMING SOOON

Constant Thoughts - July 5th, 2025 - All Streaming  Platforms -Released 
Scared -July 28th- All Streaming Platforms
Change - August 4th- All Streaming Platforms

 

Music is an amazing creative outlet that has helped me to be able to express my struggles and explore my thought process while battling with substance abuse and mental health. Since i was young i have had a passion and a love for music, over my teenage years i explored the world of underground hip-hop/rap where i fell in love with the power of words and the meaning that we put behind them. After battling with addiction for many years and not being able to reach my full potential or purpose i now find a new found hope within becoming free from drugs and alcohol abuse. My music tells tales of- what it used to be like, what happened and what it is like now. If my music can help inspire just one person to reach out for help and stand up against their own battle with addiction and mental health then its successful enough for me. 

The disease of addiction is much more complex then some people may think, i am hoping to bring some understanding for those who may not know of what life is like inside of the mind of an addict or the the struggles that it entails. I also would like the addict that still suffers today to know that they are not walking alone. Rap meets recovery, lets bring a voice to the people and smash the stigma around the disease of addiction.
 

DEREKJAMES Music

Check out the music on all streaming platforms, new  tunes every week!

Mental Health Advocacy

Mental health effects over 5 Million people in Canada alone, lets start making a difference. Ask for help

Addiction Support

 Take the first step towards recovery please reach out for addiction support.

THERE IS NO NEED TO SUFFER IN SILENCE. 

TODAY COULD BE THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. 

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. PLEASE ASK FOR HELP 

Reach Out

Hope you enjoy the tunes and the message.
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Reach out to us for any inquiries or to get  mental health advocacy, or addiction support

WE COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE ASPECT OF BEING SCARED OR ASHAMED TO ASK FOR HELP, HERE IS A SOLUTION TO KEEPING YOUR ANONYMITY INTACT WHEN REACHING OUT FOR HELP. 

CLINK THE LINK BELOW FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT SUBTANCE USE DISORDER OR MENTAL HEALTH. 

ANONYMOUS Q&A

About us

DerekJamesMusic is a passion project founded with the vision of using music as a tool for social change. We believe in the power of music to inspire, heal, and bring people together. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact through hip hop music.