Darlette Gayle recently was asked to sing at the BET Honors Award show taping, where she sung before Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Trey Songz, Neyo and other celebrities at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC on January 16, 2010.  Darlette sang a snippet of Beyonce's Deja Vu and everyone loved her rendition of the song!

Whitney Houston smiled, clapped & winked! Queen Latifah smiled & clapped! The entire filled room applauded!

This rising star Darlette Gayle also known as “Whyte Chocolate, is the founder/owner of her independent company “Ettelrad Music Company”. 

Along with all of Darlette Gayle’s other accomplishments she recently released her single titled “I Know U Want It” that she co-wrote, which reached #1 on Jammin 95.5 FM's top 25 hot spins list for six consecutive weeks!  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 has been aired on radio stations 93.9 FM (WKYS), 95.5 FM (WPGC), 96.3 FM, (WHUR) and Majic 102.3 FM, in Washington, DC and rotation at World Space satellite radio airing in Europe, South Africa, India, China, etc.  She’s received honors from the ASCAPLUS awards panel for three consecutive years, a three-time nominee for the 2008 Velocity Magazine Award as well as a nominee for the DMV Music Awards as Best R&B Female Artist for 2007.  Darlette has also collaborated with the same hot producers who laid down tracks for R. Kelly, Destiny's Child, Kelly Price, Britney Spears and others.  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 jazz.  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.

Venue Performances:

• 5/6/10 - Station 9, Washington, DC • 4/10/10 - Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE• 4/9/10 - Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE • 2/5/10 & 2/6/10 - Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE (cancelled)• 1/16/10 - Warner Theater, Washington, DC • 12/26/09 - Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE • 10/14/09 - 1023 Club, Baltimore, MD • 7/25/09 - Sheridan Hotel, Beltsville, MD • 7/24/09 - Wazobia Cafe, Washington, DC • 7/2/09 - Kokopoolis, Washington, DC • 6/16/09 - HIV/AIDS Health Forum, Ashley Stewart - 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, Downtown, Washington, DC • 10/12/08 – The Savoy, Pennsauken, NJ • 9/26/08 – Jordans 8, Washington, DC • 9/20/08 – Macy's Shop For A Cause, McLean, VA • 9/14/08 – Carousel House, Philadelphia, PA • 8/30/08 – Increase the Peace - Stop the Violence Event, Washington, DC • 8/23/08 – 14710 McKendree Road, Brandywine, MD • 8/16/08 – Private Event, Willingboro, NJ • 8/9/08 – Maryland Fashion Week - Downtown Silver Spring, MD • 8/6/08 – Jin Lounge, Washington, DC • 7/29/08 – Republic, Washington, DC • 7/24/08 – Allmaz, Washington, DC • 7/19/08 – Community Day Event, 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 – Maryland Bay Raiders Game, Gwynn Oak, MD • 3/13/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC • 3/20/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC • 4/5/08 – National Anthem & Halftime Performance, Gwynn Oak, MD • 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 • 12/30/07 – Club Five, Washington, DC • 11/28/07 – La Carbonara, Washington, DC • 10/26/07 – The Shop H&H CDC, Philadelphia, PA • 9/26/07 – Market Lounge, Washington, DC • 9/9/07 – Carousel House, Philadelphia, PA • 8/24/07 – Jlove Birthday Bash, Onyx II, Oxon Hill, MD • 8/18/07 – Annual Community Slam Jam, Lee Center, Alexandria, VA • 7/4/07 – Charity Fashion Show & Showcase, Zanzibar, Washington, DC • 7/1/07 – Club Onyx, Suitland, MD • 6/30/07 – LePearl Lounge, Capital Heights, MD • 6/14/07 – Pasha Lounge, Washington, DC Video Release Party • 5/11/07 – 5 Seasons, Baltimore, MD • 4/25/07 – LePearl Lounge, Open Mic, Captial Heights, MD • 4/11/07 – LePearl Lounge, Open Mic, Capital Heights, MD • 4/10/07 – Club Envy, Open Mic, Washington, DC • 3/31/07 – NXNW, Opened for Intruders, Philadelphia, PA • 2/28/07 – LaPearl Lounge, Captial Heights, MD • 2/5/07 – Martini’s Lounge, Washington, DC – Open Mic • 1/31/07 – Kinsey School, Opened for Intruders, Philadelphia, PA • 1/15/07 – Bar Nun, Washington, DC, Open Mic Feature • 11/28/06 – Club Envy, Washington, DC – Open Mic • 11/25/06 – Side Pockets, Laurel, MD • 11/22/06 – Ocean Drive Nite Club & Lounge, Wheaton, MD • 9/16/06 – Mirror’s Lounge, Washington, DC • 8/27/06 – U-Turn, Washington, DC • 8/11/06 – Bossa, Washington, DC • 7/22/06 – THEARC, Washington, DC • 7/8/06 – Franklin Square Park, Washington, DC • 6/17/06 – OakTree Lounge, Uniontown, Alabama • 6/11/06 – The Channel Inn, Washington, DC • 6/3/06 – 2006 Unifest Event, Washington, DC • 5/3/06 – Zanzibar, Washington, DC • 5/1/06 – Bar Nun, Washington • 3/19/06 – Kendejah’s Lounge • 2/19/06 – Kendejah’s Lounge • 2/9/06 – Zanzibar, Washington, DC • 1/19/06 – Market Lounge, Washington, DC • 1/9/06 – Bar Nun, Washington, DC • 12/14/2005 – Mirror’s Lounge, Washington, DC • 12/7/2005 – THEARC, Washington, DC • 11/30/2005 – Juste Lounge, Bethesda, MD • 11/7/2005 – Bar Nun, Washington, DC • 10/28/2005 – Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, DC • 8/22/2005 – Avenue Nightclub, Washington, DC • 8/16/2005 – Collegeperk Coffee House, College Park, MD • 8/15/2005 – Jammin Java, Vienna, VA • 6/11/2005 – Cheverly Town Park, Cheverly Day, Cheverly, Maryland • 2/2005 – RAND Corporation, Black History Event, Arlington, VA • 7/30/2004 – Borders Book Store, Open Mic, Largo, Maryland • 7/23/2004 – Lyrical Sipps, John Stoddart Concert, Ft. Washington, Maryland • 7/20/2004 – College Perk Coffeehouse, Open Mic, College Park, Maryland • 7/2004 – Lyrical Sipps, Open Mic, Ft. Washington, Maryland

Awards:

• 2008-2010 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient • 2008 Nomination for Velocity Magazine Award - Best R&B Female • 2008 Nomination for Velocity Magazine Award - Best Album (Whyte Chocolate) • 2008 Nomination for Velocity Magazine Award - Best Music Video (So Good 2 U) • 2007-2008 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient • 2007 Nomination for DMV Award - Best R&B Female Artist

Media Coverage:

• 4/4/09 – DC Local Comcast Station, Performance @ Velocity Magazine Awards • 6/27/08 – Lush Online Radio – Interview • 6/11/08 – Choppin It Up Online 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 Health Forum, Ashley Stewart, Landover, MD • 3/31/09 - Hyattsville Middle School Career Day, Hyattsville, MD • 11/1/08 – Foster Care Event, Washington, DC • 9/20/07 – Macy's Shop for a Cause Event • 9/14/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities • 9/9/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Blue Notes) • 3/31/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Philly Intruders) • 1/31/07 – Fundraiser for People with Disabilities (Opened for the Philly Intruders) • 12/2005 – Toy drive for Children’s National Medical Center • 12/2006 – Fundraiser for The Hospital for Sick Children

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.”