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“De-Train” Darius Wiley (born March 9, 1984) is an american professional drummer. He was born & raised in a south side Chicago area called "The Heights". He is the son of Mia A. Wiley(Mother) & Richard "Wayne" Davis(Father). On his mother's side, he has one brother & one sister. On his father's side, he has four sisters. All together he's the oldest of seven siblings. He's also happily married to Sonya S. Walker-Wiley.

Biography
“De-Train” Darius Wiley is another legendary professional drummer in the making. Darius Wiley started playing drums in the church scene at a very young age, in his hometown Chicago, Illinois. Music runs in his family’s bloodline. Back in the old days, Darius's grandfather Essie Henry Wiley a.k.a. "Wiley Coyote" was a singer and bass guitar player for a legendary gospel group called "The Trumpets of Zion". In the early 80's mother Mia Wiley was singing & traveling with gospel recording artist Ricky Dillard when they were teenagers. In 1987, on Darius’s third birthday, he received his first drums set. In the year 1989, One Sunday after church, five year old Darius Wiley started playing the drums at a local church called "True Holyness" in Chicago Height, Illinois. From that day on, he practice every day so he can be good enough to become a church drummer. In 1991, at the age of Seven, Darius started playing drums for numerous churches and local gospel groups all over the metro Chicago area. In 1993, Darius played drums for his family’s local gospel group called "The Wiley Spiritual Aires". Within years passing Darius started getting into other music genres, like Jazz, Pop, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Rock, Country, and more. After exploring with other genres of music in the process, Darius’s drum craft started reaching new levels within his playing. In September of 2001 seventeen year old Darius left Chicago for good, and moved to Atlanta, Georgia and started playing drums for numerous churches. In 2004, Darius Wiley was invited out by keyboardist Karl “Mhystro” Antoine to an Open Mic Jam Session showcase at a venue in Midtown Atlanta called “Apache Café” so he can show off his skills. On that night he was introduced to a new music scene and became a professional drummer named De-Train Darius Wiley. In 2005, De-Train began playing gigs, concerts, and tours for local, and major artists. On October 9, 2010, De-Train had the privilege to play for the Backstreet Boys lead singer Brian Littrell. Two months later, De-Train enrolled at "Atlanta Institute of Music” (AIM) to pursue his career in music. On January 7, 2012, De-Train Darius Wiley graduated from Atlanta Institute of Music at the top of his class with honors, and now he’s preparing himself for bigger and better things to come.

Equipment
Cymbals Sabian Cymbals.

Drumsticks Vater Drumsticks.

Drum Heads Evans EC2 (toms), EC Reverse Dot (snare), EMAD2 Coated (bass).

Drum Kit DW Performance Series:
 * 22 x 18 Bass Drum
 * 8 x 7 Hanging Tom
 * 10 x 8 Hanging Tom
 * 12 x 9 Hanging Tom
 * 14 x 14 Floor Tom
 * 16 x 16 Floor Tom

Album Credits

 * Black Rose Ft. Ebony Rose - Serendipity 2012

Tour Experience

 * Edi Kriz Okri & The Afro-Centrix (Reggae/Afro-Beats)
 * Island Heat Band (Reggae/Zouk)
 * Fuzzy Brothers Ft. Kenny Nigthingale (Jazz/Gospel)

Discography

 * The Bill Hart Band.
 * The David Collins Band.
 * Reggie Hines.
 * Dee Lucas.
 * Antoine Knight.
 * Dorothy Norwood.
 * Ron James.
 * Gary Harris.
 * Black Rose Featuring Ebony Rose {Music Director}.
 * Cosmic Sol.
 * Dwan Bosman & Friends.
 * Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys).
 * Julius (The Man of 1000 Voices).
 * Phillippia.
 * Katarina Mia.
 * Isaac “Seven” Lee III.
 * Tiffany Bleu.
 * Doo Whop Boys.
 * Naviv {Music Director}.
 * Wilta “Life” Harris.
 * OBG Featuring King Malachi & Trav Wright.
 * Three5Human.

Musical Theatre Workshops

 * Frederick “Phoenix” Nah VI’s: Hurricane Church (Comedy 2011).
 * Frederick “Phoenix” Nah VI’s: When Seasons Change (Comedy 2010).
 * Frederick “Phoenix” Nah VI’s: The Gospel Of Jesus (Comedy 2010).

Music Education
(2011 AIM Graduate)Top of his class with honors.
 * AIM Atlanta Institute of Music.