Music Metrics Vault

Derrick Carter

Data updated on 2025-06-12 16:12:58 UTC
One of the pinnacles of Chicago house music's '90s wave, Derrick Carter began DJing at the age of nine, spinning disco records at family reunions. His debut single "Love Me Right" appeared in 1987, just after he graduated from college. Another single ("Symbols and Instruments" as Mood) appeared in 1989, but the Chicago house scene faded soon after, leaving Carter and other artists with few to play for except themselves. Thanks in part to Cajmere's and Felix Da Housecat's respective labels (Relief, Radikal Fear), Chicago house made a comeback during the mid-'90s and began to offer impressive newcomers in addition to the old guard. Carter, recording for the Organico label, returned with several singles, and an album as Sound Patrol. In 1995, he began working with a live band as the Sound Patrol Orchestra. Though he hasn't released a production full-length, several mix albums have appeared, including Cosmic Disco on MixMag and Pagan Offering on Pagan. Carter has also founded two labels (Blue Cucaracha and Classic) and remixed tracks from Chicago's own post-rock heroes Tortoise. ~ John Bush, Rovi

Genres

: chicago house deep house

Total plays

4.3 million
Updated on 2025-06-12

Monthly listeners

15,597

Followers

20,177

Top Cities

  1. United States
    Chicago
    692 listeners
  2. United Kingdom
    London
    637 listeners
  3. United Kingdom
    Manchester
    287 listeners
  4. Netherlands
    Amsterdam
    245 listeners
  5. United States
    Los Angeles
    233 listeners

Related artists

Chris Nazuka
Chris Nazuka
Delicious Inc.
Delicious Inc.
Romanthony
Romanthony
DJ Q
DJ Q
Soundstream
Soundstream
Mike Delgado
Mike Delgado
Dan Shake
Dan Shake
Makam
Makam
Inland Knights
Inland Knights
Blunted Dummies
Blunted Dummies
Aaron Carl
Aaron Carl
Mr. G
Mr. G
Norm Talley
Norm Talley
Dreamer G
Dreamer G
Kamar
Kamar
Dwayne Jensen
Dwayne Jensen
Mystic Bill
Mystic Bill
Roach Motel
Roach Motel
Big Miz
Big Miz
Kim Ann Foxman
Kim Ann Foxman

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Life Is Like A Circle
Life Is Like A Circle
614,578 6:32 1999-03-01
Where We At - Version 1
Where We At - Version 1
365,420 7:28 2006-03-19
Closer (Derrick Carter Remix)
Closer (Derrick Carter Remix)
247,783 3:37 2021-05-21
Where U At
Where U At
210,968 4:36 2016-12-02
Catch The Beat - Derrick's Black Catcher Vocal
Catch The Beat - Derrick's Black Catcher Vocal
204,079 7:34 2015-07-24
Where We At - Version 2
Where We At - Version 2
191,705 6:03 2006-03-19
Dream State feat. Derrick Carter
Dream State feat. Derrick Carter
187,587 7:03 2012-10-29
Where We At - Version 3
Where We At - Version 3
184,570 9:19 2006-03-19
Where We At - Âme Live Version
Where We At - Âme Live Version
150,460 4:43 2012-05-07
Jack - DC Jack Track
Jack - DC Jack Track
135,335 2:39 2023-08-25
Dreaming Again - mixed
Dreaming Again - mixed
118,753 5:34 2015-10-16
Johnny Come Home (Derrick Carter Remix)
Johnny Come Home (Derrick Carter Remix)
111,913 7:03 2020-12-18
Satellite - Derrick Carter Bassline edition
Satellite - Derrick Carter Bassline edition
108,343 8:36 2019-09-06
Shake It Down (Tommie Sunshine & SLATIN Refresh) - Derrick Carter ReTool
Shake It Down (Tommie Sunshine & SLATIN Refresh) - Derrick Carter ReTool
93,132 7:57 2019-12-20
Glasgow's Jazz - Derrick Carter Remix
Glasgow's Jazz - Derrick Carter Remix
74,763 7:50 1998-10-19
Chillin' - B.h.q. Revision 1.2
Chillin' - B.h.q. Revision 1.2
65,722 6:57 2013-01-01
Sitting in the Sun - Derrick Carter's Winter Crazy Dub Reprise
Sitting in the Sun - Derrick Carter's Winter Crazy Dub Reprise
61,132 6:51 1988-01-01
Where U At?
Where U At?
56,396 7:09 2006-12-01
Where U At
Where U At
56,396 7:09 2009-01-30
Life Beats
Life Beats
56,085 5:07 1999-03-01
Industry - Main Mix
Industry - Main Mix
55,645 7:14 2016-11-11
Legacy (feat Derrick Carter) (Original Mix) [feat. Derrick Carter]
Legacy (feat Derrick Carter) (Original Mix) [feat. Derrick Carter]
54,306 6:13 2009-06-22
Defected Presents House Masters - Derrick Carter Mixtape
Defected Presents House Masters - Derrick Carter Mixtape
50,502 5:06 2012-11-12
Mr Big Hat
Mr Big Hat
49,101 7:16 2017-02-17
Te Opus Diem
Te Opus Diem
36,317 8:05 1999-03-01
Stucco Homes - D’s 12 Inch Edit
Stucco Homes - D’s 12 Inch Edit
32,421 7:06 2011-04-24
You Belong - D's New Rhythm Bounce
You Belong - D's New Rhythm Bounce
31,506 8:39 2008-07-04
Someone Else - Derrick Carter Remix
Someone Else - Derrick Carter Remix
30,972 8:34 2023-02-03
My Beat - Derrick Carter's Disco Circus Mix
My Beat - Derrick Carter's Disco Circus Mix
29,765 10:16 1997-08-18
To Do - Derrick Carter's Farina Experiment
To Do - Derrick Carter's Farina Experiment
27,914 7:04 2003-11-10
Life is Like A Circle - Fred Everything Remix
Life is Like A Circle - Fred Everything Remix
25,348 7:42 1999-03-01
Hot Business
Hot Business
24,520 6:18 2016-07-07
Supernatural - Derrick Carter B.H.Q. Club Mix
Supernatural - Derrick Carter B.H.Q. Club Mix
24,447 9:28 1994-12-23
Hey Chica (feat. Freeda) - Derrick Carter Vocal Remix
Hey Chica (feat. Freeda) - Derrick Carter Vocal Remix
23,194 8:03 2014-07-27
Starlight - Derrick Carter Remix - Jazz Radio
Starlight - Derrick Carter Remix - Jazz Radio
22,408 3:26 2001-07-01
Close - Derrick Carter Mix
Close - Derrick Carter Mix
22,021 12:39 1997-01-01
I Found Love - Derrick Carter Dub
I Found Love - Derrick Carter Dub
21,402 6:45 2023-09-08
Hold Your Head Up High - Derrick Carter Mid Range Vocal Mix / Remastered
Hold Your Head Up High - Derrick Carter Mid Range Vocal Mix / Remastered
20,587 12:07 2013-11-11
Starlight - Derrick Carter Remix - BHQ Rub
Starlight - Derrick Carter Remix - BHQ Rub
20,260 6:24 2001-07-01
Enuffs Enuff - Derrick Carter Remix
Enuffs Enuff - Derrick Carter Remix
19,525 6:39 2014-08-11
Ease The Pressure - Red Nail Enhanced Club Mix
Ease The Pressure - Red Nail Enhanced Club Mix
18,851 13:04 1996-01-01
Where U At?
Where U At?
18,767 5:14 2003-05-26
L'Esperanza - Derrick Carter Remix
L'Esperanza - Derrick Carter Remix
17,236 6:40 2000-03-19
My House - Derrick Carter's Bhq Voodoo Remix
My House - Derrick Carter's Bhq Voodoo Remix
17,181 9:08 2015-10-16
What I Got - Derrick Carter Vocal Rmx
What I Got - Derrick Carter Vocal Rmx
17,139 7:55 2010-05-07
Life Is Like A Circle - Fred Everything Dub
Life Is Like A Circle - Fred Everything Dub
17,051 3:55 1999-03-01
Living In Brooklyn - D's Strobe Music Edition
Living In Brooklyn - D's Strobe Music Edition
16,200 9:46 1996-01-01
Hot Business - Solardo Remix
Hot Business - Solardo Remix
13,984 7:16 2016-07-07
Raise Your Hand - Derrick Carter's DC Edit
Raise Your Hand - Derrick Carter's DC Edit
12,804 7:04 2019-06-14
Fooling Myself - Attack of the 50 Foot Kooba From Mars Mix
Fooling Myself - Attack of the 50 Foot Kooba From Mars Mix
12,390 8:16 2000-10-27
Telefunken - Derrick Carter's B.H.Q. Low Maintenance Re-Version
Telefunken - Derrick Carter's B.H.Q. Low Maintenance Re-Version
12,112 8:15 2011-03-28
Telefunky - B.H.Q. Low Maintenance Re-Version
Telefunky - B.H.Q. Low Maintenance Re-Version
12,112 8:15 2004-05-31
Swallow (Derrick Carter's Weirdy Vox Dub)
Swallow (Derrick Carter's Weirdy Vox Dub)
11,974 6:25 2006-07-18
Hot Business - Atnarko's Infiltr8 Version
Hot Business - Atnarko's Infiltr8 Version
10,041 7:34 2016-07-07
Domesticated - D's Deep Domestic Do
Domesticated - D's Deep Domestic Do
9,817 7:56 2009-03-24
Hot Business - Atnarko's Deep Mix
Hot Business - Atnarko's Deep Mix
8,961 7:28 2016-07-07
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Lord Is Blessing This Vamp
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Lord Is Blessing This Vamp
7,666 7:41 2023-03-17
Waiting for You - BHQ Remix
Waiting for You - BHQ Remix
7,064 7:23 2003-09-30
Watch Them Come - Derrick Carter Remix
Watch Them Come - Derrick Carter Remix
6,965 14:36 2023-03-24
Where U At?
Where U At?
6,383 6:52 2012-08-24
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Red Nail Plus]
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Red Nail Plus]
5,684 12:09 1997-01-13
About Us - Derrick Carter Bhq Vocal
About Us - Derrick Carter Bhq Vocal
5,346 6:53 2017-03-29
Jack - DC Extended Jack Track
Jack - DC Extended Jack Track
5,064 7:49 2023-08-25
Jest 4 Me - BHQ Vocal Dub
Jest 4 Me - BHQ Vocal Dub
4,303 7:14 2001-07-04
Buffalo Girl (feat. Jdub) - Derrick Carter Dub
Buffalo Girl (feat. Jdub) - Derrick Carter Dub
4,240 7:28 2014-12-29
Domesticated
Domesticated
4,168 3:57 2008-09-01
Canto Della Liberta - D's New 3rd Fac3 Dub
Canto Della Liberta - D's New 3rd Fac3 Dub
4,067 5:43 2011-05-13
I Found Love - BHQ Passion vs Desire Dub
I Found Love - BHQ Passion vs Desire Dub
4,021 6:57 2023-09-08
Freedom Train - D Boogies 4 Change
Freedom Train - D Boogies 4 Change
3,987 8:06 1994-01-01
Interceptor - Derrick Carter Remix
Interceptor - Derrick Carter Remix
3,876 5:56 2011-10-03
Legacy - Yousef Acapella
Legacy - Yousef Acapella
3,694 6:14 2012-05-22
To Do - Derrick Carter Mix
To Do - Derrick Carter Mix
3,386 4:55 2005-07-05
Mercy Time - Derrick Carter Remix
Mercy Time - Derrick Carter Remix
3,369 7:59 2010-07-04
Legacy - Vocal Mix
Legacy - Vocal Mix
3,105 8:27 2012-05-22
Babygirl - DC's Nü-Vø Rub
Babygirl - DC's Nü-Vø Rub
3,045 7:33 2009-12-07
Wanna Sing - B.H.Q. Nu-Vision Edition
Wanna Sing - B.H.Q. Nu-Vision Edition
3,026 6:36 2010-09-22
Physical Love - Red Nail Club Mix 1
Physical Love - Red Nail Club Mix 1
2,934 9:23 1996-01-01
On The Train - Derrick Carter Remix
On The Train - Derrick Carter Remix
2,883 5:60 2011-08-15
Physical Love - Red Nail Club Mix 2
Physical Love - Red Nail Club Mix 2
2,689 8:22 1996-01-01
Somethin' Else - Derrick Carter's Disco Circus Revamp
Somethin' Else - Derrick Carter's Disco Circus Revamp
2,638 9:21 2011-01-01
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Club Red Nail]
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Club Red Nail]
2,579 10:39 1997-01-13
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Bonus Beats
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Bonus Beats
2,570 2:51 2023-03-17
Polo Club - D's Book Learnin Dub
Polo Club - D's Book Learnin Dub
2,428 7:56 2006-12-08
Sentimental Love - Derrick Carter Sleazy Dub
Sentimental Love - Derrick Carter Sleazy Dub
2,268 9:28 2011-02-01
Darn (Cold Way O' Lovin) (Derrick Carter Remix)
Darn (Cold Way O' Lovin) (Derrick Carter Remix)
2,256 9:47 2000-11-09
Swallow (Derrick Carter's We an Army Dub)
Swallow (Derrick Carter's We an Army Dub)
2,056 7:25 2006-07-18
Mercy Time - Derrick Carter Dub Remix
Mercy Time - Derrick Carter Dub Remix
2,047 8:18 2010-07-04
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Rub
The Lord Is Blessing Me - DC Rub
1,926 9:23 2022-11-04
Someone Else - Derrick Carter Dub Mix
Someone Else - Derrick Carter Dub Mix
1,893 8:35 2023-02-03
You Know What To Do (feat. J-Dub) - Derrick Carter Remix
You Know What To Do (feat. J-Dub) - Derrick Carter Remix
1,851 6:00 2015-01-05
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Red Nail Tribe]
Get Up (Everybody) - [Derrick Carter Red Nail Tribe]
1,844 5:07 1997-01-13
Boompty Boomp Theme - Mixed
Boompty Boomp Theme - Mixed
1,789 4:38 2015-12-11
Break Me - D's Freestyle Restyle
Break Me - D's Freestyle Restyle
1,718 8:22 2011-04-04
Get Up (Everybody) - Red Nail Plus Mix
Get Up (Everybody) - Red Nail Plus Mix
1,634 12:09 2018-10-19
Somethin' Else - Derrick Carter's This Years Peasant Looks Mix
Somethin' Else - Derrick Carter's This Years Peasant Looks Mix
1,599 9:47 2011-01-01
The Lord Is Blessing Me - Bonus Beats
The Lord Is Blessing Me - Bonus Beats
1,596 4:37 2023-03-17
I Jack U - Derrick Carter Remix
I Jack U - Derrick Carter Remix
1,528 6:39 2008-08-24
Fall Down On Me - D's BHQ Voodoo Dub
Fall Down On Me - D's BHQ Voodoo Dub
1,405 7:27 2013-07-12
Polo Club - Derrick Carter - Chicago Vocal
Polo Club - Derrick Carter - Chicago Vocal
1,343 7:39 2006-11-08
Grand Central Park - Derrick Carter's Return of the Jazz Meanie Remix
Grand Central Park - Derrick Carter's Return of the Jazz Meanie Remix
1,318 6:22 2011-01-01
Blam! (The New Jam) - Derrick Carter's Damn Blam Jam
Blam! (The New Jam) - Derrick Carter's Damn Blam Jam
1,303 8:03 2003-06-01
Living In Brooklyn - D's Different Dub Do
Living In Brooklyn - D's Different Dub Do
1,243 11:12 1996-01-01
Fooling Myself - Scene 2 Take 3
Fooling Myself - Scene 2 Take 3
1,212 8:31 2000-10-27
Hey Chica (feat. Freeda) - Derrick Carter Dub Mix
Hey Chica (feat. Freeda) - Derrick Carter Dub Mix
1,154 9:33 2014-07-27
Fall Down On Me - D's 1200 Dub
Fall Down On Me - D's 1200 Dub
1,114 8:58 2013-07-12
Legacy - Instrumental
Legacy - Instrumental
1,010 8:27 2012-05-22
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going 2020 - Derrick Carter & Chris Nazuka 1994 Red Nail Dub (Remaster)
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going 2020 - Derrick Carter & Chris Nazuka 1994 Red Nail Dub (Remaster)
< 1000 8:24 2020-11-20
Shake It - The Derrick Carter One Man / One Army Rub
Shake It - The Derrick Carter One Man / One Army Rub
< 1000 6:43 2007-07-26
In And Out - D's Nu-Vo Dub
In And Out - D's Nu-Vo Dub
< 1000 7:41 2008-07-15
In And Out - BHQ TV Track (Derrick Carter)
In And Out - BHQ TV Track (Derrick Carter)
< 1000 8:24 2008-07-15
In And Out - D's Nu-Vo Vox (Derrick Carter)
In And Out - D's Nu-Vo Vox (Derrick Carter)
< 1000 8:11 2008-07-15
In And Out - BHQ Vocal (Derrick Carter)
In And Out - BHQ Vocal (Derrick Carter)
< 1000 8:24 2008-07-15
Jest 4 Me - BHQ Instrumental
Jest 4 Me - BHQ Instrumental
< 1000 6:12 2001-07-04
Do What I Gotta Do - Derrick Carter's Blue Cucaracha Mix
Do What I Gotta Do - Derrick Carter's Blue Cucaracha Mix
< 1000 9:03 1998-01-01
Legacy - Yousef Terrace Remake
Legacy - Yousef Terrace Remake
< 1000 7:28 2012-05-22
Legacy - Yousef Terrace Instrumental
Legacy - Yousef Terrace Instrumental
< 1000 7:45 2012-05-22
You Know What To Do (feat. J-Dub) - Derrick Carter Dub
You Know What To Do (feat. J-Dub) - Derrick Carter Dub
< 1000 6:05 2015-01-05
About Us - BHQ Bonus Beats (Derrick Carter)
About Us - BHQ Bonus Beats (Derrick Carter)
< 1000 3:36 2007-05-01
Ease The Pressure - Red Nail Guitarapella Bonus Freaks Bass Dub
Ease The Pressure - Red Nail Guitarapella Bonus Freaks Bass Dub
< 1000 12:13 1996-01-01
Physical Love - Red Nail Dub
Physical Love - Red Nail Dub
< 1000 13:41 1996-01-01
Let's Go Disco - Derrick Carter Red Nail Club Remix
Let's Go Disco - Derrick Carter Red Nail Club Remix
< 1000 8:13 1996-08-23
Let's Go Disco - Derrick Carter's Red Nail Dub
Let's Go Disco - Derrick Carter's Red Nail Dub
< 1000 9:16 1996-08-23
Jest for Me - Derrick Carter Remix
Jest for Me - Derrick Carter Remix
< 1000 4:27 2001-07-31
On the Train - Derrick Carter Remix
On the Train - Derrick Carter Remix
< 1000 4:34 2012-07-31
Domesticated - D's Dark Domestic Dip
Domesticated - D's Dark Domestic Dip
< 1000 6:24 2009-03-24
Feel Free - D's Red Dub
Feel Free - D's Red Dub
< 1000 5:42 1993-08-06
Alphabet Man - D's Robo Rub
Alphabet Man - D's Robo Rub
< 1000 7:20 2007-10-16
Domesticated - Pezzner Remix
Domesticated - Pezzner Remix
< 1000 8:19 2012-08-21
Everything Is Changing - B's Bounce Move vs D's BHQ Edit
Everything Is Changing - B's Bounce Move vs D's BHQ Edit
< 1000 6:57 2011-05-13
House Of Mouths - D's Piece Of The Pie
House Of Mouths - D's Piece Of The Pie
< 1000 7:19 2011-04-24
Boiling Point - BHQ Club Vocal
Boiling Point - BHQ Club Vocal
< 1000 6:53 2007-07-24
Dirty Girlz - DC's One Man / One Army Dub
Dirty Girlz - DC's One Man / One Army Dub
< 1000 6:23 2011-05-13
Dirty Girlz - DC's Bonus Pass
Dirty Girlz - DC's Bonus Pass
< 1000 5:37 2011-05-13
You Ain’t Dancin’ - Transfusion – D’s 12 Inch Edit
You Ain’t Dancin’ - Transfusion – D’s 12 Inch Edit
< 1000 10:52 2011-04-24

New releases

I Found Love - Derrick Carter Remixes
I Found Love - Derrick Carter Remixes
2023-09-08
[Razor-N-Tape]
The Lord Is Blessing Me (Remixes), Pt.2
The Lord Is Blessing Me (Remixes), Pt.2
2023-03-17
[Craig C Recordings]
Someone Else (Derrick Carter Remix)
Someone Else (Derrick Carter Remix)
2023-02-03
[toucan sounds]
The Lord Is Blessing Me, Remixes, Pt. 1
The Lord Is Blessing Me, Remixes, Pt. 1
2022-11-04
[Craig C Recordings]
Closer (Derrick Carter Remix)
Closer (Derrick Carter Remix)
2021-05-21
[Three Six Zero Recordings]
False Alarm - Remixed
False Alarm - Remixed
2019-09-06
[Prolifica Inc.]
Hot Business
Hot Business
2016-07-07
[SOUP]
Defected Presents House Masters Derrick Carter Mixtape
Defected Presents House Masters Derrick Carter Mixtape
2012-11-12
[Defected Records]
Defected Presents House Masters Derrick Carter Mixtape
Defected Presents House Masters Derrick Carter Mixtape
2012-11-12
[Defected Records]
Somethin' Else
Somethin' Else
2011-01-01
[Leftroom Records]
A Red Nail Relic
A Red Nail Relic
1999-03-01
[Bombay Records]
Get Up (Everybody) [Derrick Carter Remix]
Get Up (Everybody) [Derrick Carter Remix]
1997-01-13
[Nervous Records]