This rising star Darlette Gayle also known as "Whyte Chocolate" in her hometown, Washington, DC, has started her own independent record label "Ettelrad Music Company" where she is the first artist on the label. Along with all of Darlette´s other accomplishments she recently released her new single titled "I Know U Want It" that she co-wrote. 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 video for "So Good 2 U" has been in rotation for several weeks on JLove TV, Channel 77 on DC´s Comcast Network Channel.

Darlette received honors from ASCAP for 2007 and 2008 for songwriting and her numerous performances, a nominee for the DMV Music Award as Best R&B Female Artist for 2007 and three nominations for the Velocity Magazine Award for 2008 (Best R&B Female Artist, Best Album (Whyte Chocolate) and Best Video (So Good 2 U).

Darlette has also collaborated with the same hot producers who laid down tracks for R. Kelly, Destiny's Child, Kelly Price, and she's performed with many other stars. 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 funk. 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:

• 10/14/09 - Club 1023,  Baltimore, MD

• 7/25/09 - Private Event,  Sheridan Hotel - Beltsville, MD

• 7/24/09 - Cafe Waobia - Washington, DC

• 6/16/09 - 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, Wilington, DE

• 2/15/09 - Old Town Theater, Alexandria, VA
• 11/15/08 – Velocity Magazine Award Show, THEARC, Washington, DC
• 11/1/08 – Hard Rock Cafe, (Downtown) Washington, DC
• 10/12/08 – The Savoy, Pennsauken, NJ
• 9/20/08 – Macy's @ Tysons Corner Shop For A Cause Event, McLean, VA
• 9/14/08 – Carousel House, Philadelphia, PA
• 8/30/08 – Increase the Peace Event, Washington, DC
• 8/23/08 – 14710 McKendree Road, Brandywine, MD
• 8/16/08 – Private Celebrity Event, Willingboro, NJ
• 8/9/08 – Maryland Fashion Week Show, Downtown Silver Spring, MD
• 8/6/08 – Jin Lounge, Washington, DC
• 7/29/08 – Republic, Washington, DC
• 7/24/08 – Almaz, Washington, DC
• 7/19/08 – Community Event, Upper Marlboro, MD
• 7/18/08 – Dunbar High School, Washington, DC
• 7/10/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 6/10/08 – Legend, Suitland, MD
• 5/29/08 - Island Cafe, Washington, DC
• 5/22/08 – Island Cafe, Washington, DC
• 5/14/08 – Marygold's, Lanham, MD, Klique City Showcase
• 4/20/08 - Prince William County Fairgrounds, Manassas, VA
• 4/10/08 - Floyd's Bar & Grill, Alexandria, VA
• 4/5/08 – National Anthem & Halftime Performance, Gwynn Oak, MD
• 3/20/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 3/13/08 – Andalu, Washington, DC
• 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:
• 2009 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient

• 2008 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient
• 2007 ASCAPLUS Award Recipient

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

Radio Airplay:
• Current rotation – Jammin 99.5 FM (I Know U Want It), http://www.jammin995radio.com/LiveBroadcast.html

• September 2008 - Rotation on EliteDC Radio (I Know U Want It)
• In rotation @ www.phila.us (online radio)
• 7/14/07 –WHUR with Bobby Gailes, played So Good 2 U
• 6/16/06 – 106.5 FM, Alabama Station (Live Interview), played So Good 2 U
• 6/16/06 – WVFG 107.5 FM, Alabama Station (Live Interview), played whole CD
• 6/3/06 – Live performance aired on 102.3 FM
• In Rotation – World Space Satellite Radio, Potion 203, Song: Hold Me
• 3/5/2006 – WPGC 95.5 FM Home Jams, Song: So Good 2 U
• 11/7/2004 – WPGC 95.5 FM Home Jams, Song: Hold Me Love Me

Media Coverage:
• 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:
• 9/20/08 - Macy's Shop for a Cause Event
• 9/14/08 - 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)
• 12/2006 – Fundraiser for The Hospital for Sick Children
• 12/2005 – Toy drive for Children´s National Medical Center

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."