Donny B. Lord

Donny B. Lord

Donny B. Lord continues to captivate audiences around the world with haunting melodies, soulful hooks and raw, edgy Caribbean dancehall and World rhythms. His music, coupled with his extraordinary dance moves that almost defy gravity, has mesmerized audiences from England, France, Belgium and Switzerland, to the Caribbean and the United States. D.B.L.’s passion, expression and art adds up to a unique and eclectic superstar.

Donny B. Lord’s music has been featured in advertising campaigns for Motorola and Verizon and on the Emmy Award winning "The District". His song “Fire!” won second place in the Dance category of The International Songwriting Competition, and his latest EP “We Can Do It Like…” is enjoying world wide success on iTunes.

As a singer, composer, producer, and television and film actor, D.B.L. has been featured in The New York Times, The Orange County Register, Remix Magazine, Dramalogue, and the MTV and VH1 websites.

Born in St. Lucia in the British West Indies, D.B.L. grew up immersed in three cultures--Caribbean, American and European. He lived and traveled all over the world, acquiring an eclectic mélange of musical influences, from Reggae, R&B and Rock, to Middle Eastern and African. His passion for music soon cultivated a passion for entertaining. He trained as a vocalist, an actor, a martial artist and a dancer, studying Modern, African, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Ballet.

As a teenager, D.B.L. had already landed lead spots in commercials for Pepsi, Cheerios, Footlocker, and Iron Kids Bread with Jennifer Love Hewitt. He performed as a singer and dancer on “The People’s Choice Awards” with pop singer Brandy, and also performed in the boy band MIXX, created by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and eldest brother of Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson. D.B.L. also collaborated with Jackson on many compositions.

Donny B. Lord’s only interest isn’t music. He also commenced an acting career, co-starring as the young Hank Gathers opposite the late legendary actress Nell Carter in “Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story”, and also starred as an Ethiopian prince in the now syndicated television sitcom “Designing Women”.

Currently, D.B.L. is in the studio working on his new album. As his career reaches new heights of achievement and accomplishment, D.B.L.’s commitment to growth remains the same. “When I stay humble and listen powerfully, I stay in constant motion of evolution and fulfillment,” he says. “I am committed to creating new possibilities everyday in life, music and art.”

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