Al Gomes and A. Michelle of Big Noise produced and co-wrote Derek Carvalho's debut CD, 'Simple As That.'

The Recording Academy placed Derek, Al, and A. Michelle on its Official Ballot for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for Record of the Year ('Not Now'), Album of the Year ('Simple As That'), Song of the Year ('What I've Been Waiting For' and 'Not Now'), Best New Artist, Best Pop Male Solo Performance ('As Simple As That'), and Best Pop Album ('Simple As That').

From CD Baby: 'The sparkling CD debut evokes the best of contemporary and golden era pop - from quiet storm to upbeat anthems, this one's got it all - solid songwriting, beautiful straight-ahead R&B production - an instant classic from a fresh new vocal talent.'

Listen to Derek Carvalho's album
'Simple As That'

The CD

All songs written by Al Gomes, Chantal Ambroise,
A. Michelle, Cynthia Roberge, Jim Beaupre,
Derek Carvalho and Russell Kramer

Derek Carvalho: Lead vocals
Chantal Ambroise, Al Gomes, Derek Carvalho
and A. Michelle: Backing vocals

Produced by Al Gomes, A. Michelle,
and Derek Carvalho
Engineered by Jay Fernandes, Beatblazer,
Anson Randal, Duane Perera,
Arrington Price, and Everett Davis
Mixed by Jay Fernandes, Al Gomes and A. Michelle

All instruments arranged and performed by
Beatblazer, Anson Randal, Duane Perera,
Arrington Price and Everett Davis
Jay Fernandes: Additional keyboards
String arrangements and acoustic guitar solos
written by Al Gomes
and performed by Jay Fernandes
Vocal arrangements by Al Gomes, A. Michelle,
Derek Carvalho, and Jay Fernandes

Recorded at Saucer Sound, Norton, MA,
Ansane Studios, Edmonton, AB, Canada,
and BeatMoguls Studios, Upper Marlboro, MD
Mixed at Saucer Sound, Norton, MA

Mastered by Toby Mountain
at Northeastern Digital, Southborough, MA

Production assistance:
Cynthia Roberge and Jocelyn Souza

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