Derek “Redfootz” Freeman was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where he still resides today. Redfootz is multi-talented. He is a drummer, music producer, music (drum) teacher, studio musician and businessman based out of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Redfootz is an IT Specialist by day and a musician and businessman by night and weekends.

He gained an interest in music at the tender age of four. His older brother was a musician and allowed Redfootz to sit in on his music sessions.

Being the youngest of five children Redfootz was influenced by the music his older siblings listened to.

Redfootz has played with Rare Essence, Suttle Thoughts and numerous national recording artists.

Redfootz performed with The Red Sessions band on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Virginia. The Red Sessions band consisted of Kemise Lee, vocals; Keisha Taylor, vocals; Brent Birckhead, saxophone; Scooter Taylor, keyboards; Alex Brown, keyboards; Paryss Hayden, lead guitar; Doug Crowley, bass guitar; and Roc Simpson, percussions; along with guest appearances by Stoney Ellis, vocals and Taurus Soul, vocals.