Derek B

Derek Boland (15 January 1965 – 15 November 2009), better known by his stage name Derek B, was a British rapper. Derek B's third and final UK chart entry was "We've Got the Juice", which peaked at No. 56.

Following his chart success, Derek B was signed up to Rush Artist Management and released singles and the album, Bullet from a Gun (Tuff Audio, 1988).

Derek B was also successful as a record producer and remixer, working with the Cookie Crew, Thrashpack, and Eric B and Rakim. In 1988, he also helped to write the Liverpool F.C. anthem "Anfield Rap".

He died of a heart attack in London on 15 November 2009, aged 44. "Good Groove" (February 1988) R&B No. 61, UK No. 16 "Bad Young Brother" (April 1988) UK No. 16 "We've Got the Juice" (June 1988) UK No. 56 "You've Got to Look Up" (1990)