“Derek Stroker combines mature pop/rock songwriting with rich r&b melodies to create a truly distinct sound.” -MusicCityUnsigned.com

“Derek Stroker’s Rise And Shine is an impressive release, a masterful infusion of blues, jazz, soul, and rock with stunning musical arrangements, poignant lyrics, and impassioned vocals.” – Kat Coffin, Freelance Writer
“Derek Stroker hits you square in the chest with a powerful guitar rhythm and great vocal right off the top with ‘Rescue’, the opening track on his new “Rise and Shine” EP and you never look back.” – Steffon Hamulak, Producer

“Nashville’s Derek Stroker brought the house down with his inspired blues jams.” -Southeast Performer (Review of Derek’s performance at the Florida Music Festival 2008)

“Take A Picture, Make A Promise, is a modern symphony about love and understanding, and the same emotions gathered together… Derek has found a way to blend both words and music into a perfect work of human emotions.” –Phil Grohs

“There is definitely something for everyone on Stroker’s album; with topics like love, loss and inward growth, Stroker knows how to appeal to the masses on an emotional and realistic level.” -Leena Ingegneri