In an industry motivated by gimmicks and commercialism, singer/songwriter Orlando Dixon is proving to be a breath of fresh air. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, Orlando's musical goal is to become an industry partner in elevating the music of his generation to a standard where it celebrates longevity, artistry, and substance. A classically trained vocalist and self-taught pianist, his style reaches across many different genres and mirrors such legendary artists as Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke and John Lennon. Yet by fusing his own artistry and creativity, Orlando continuously crafts a distinct sound all his own. Currently, he promotes heavily on his YouTube channel yielding over 3 million views and 24,000 subscribers and counting. (www.youtube.com/museman18).
Among being named the Grand Prize Winner of Disc Makers Design Studio Cover Search Contest (2009) and finalist in VH1s Songwriting Contest (November 2006), Orlando's accomplishments also include sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Paula Cole, and Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire in addition to performing for Motown legend, Smokey Robinson. When Orlando showcases his unique vocal abilities and songwriting talent through self-composed arrangements, he hopes to give his listeners a glimpse into just who he is.
"The point I dont want people to miss with my music is its timeless distinction. My goal isnt just making a hit record, its building a legacy."
As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Orlando is now pursuing and cultivating a career as a credible artist and songwriter. Assuming multiple roles both in the forefront and behind the scenes, Orlando's work speaks for itself. As a vocal producer, he lent his talents on Gospel Artist Juanita Bynum's single "Soul Cry" (2010), which later hit #1 on Billboard's Gospel Chart. Additionally, Orlando is currently among Reverbnation's Top 50 R&B/Soul artists in the Washington DC metropolitan area. As of late, his talents have allowed him the opportunity to write songs for such artists as Regina Belle and Chris Walker (Pendulum Records, LLC), resulting in Walker's single "Everyday Woman" (2011) thus far peaking at #17 on Billboard's Urban AC chart, and #64 on R&B/Hip Hop. With plans to release a full-length album, Orlando continues to stay focused and motivated by his goals of solidifying his place in the music industry.
August 20, 2011
TOP 50 R&B/Soul Artist on Reverbnation!
Make sure to check out my profile on REVERBNATIONI've charted among the top 50 R&B/Soul artist in the Washington DC Metrolpolitan area! WOOHOO!
August 16, 2011
NEW VIDEOS: Beyonce, Frank Ocean & ORIGINALS!
Make sure to check out my latest cover of Beyonce's BEST THING I NEVER HAD & Frank Ocean's THINKING ABOUT YOU. Also, peep my latest original song THIS RIGHT HERE too! ENJOY!
August 3, 2011
ORLANDO PLACES AMONG TOP 5 IN JERMAINE DUPRI GJAMZ CONTEST!
WE DID IT! Thanks to you guys and your votes, I placed among the top 5 in Jermaine Dupri's GJamz R&B contest! This means I'll have the opportunity to sell my song Heartbeatin his online store! SO exciting! Speacial shouts to everyone who voted and spread the word, you guys are awesome. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!
July 4, 2011
NEW PROFILE ON REVERBANTION!
Check it out my new profile on REVERBNATION Become a fan and join the mailing list for exclusive downloads of my youtube covers and orignals
July 4, 2011
VOTE FOR MY SONG IN JERMAINE DUPRI'S "GJAMZ R&B CONTEST"
Guys! I NEED YOUR VOTES! My song Heartbeat is currently in 3rd Place in Jermaine Dupri's "GJAMZ TOP R&B CONTEST" and I wanna make it to 1st Place! You can help by going HERE, signing up for FREE account, and giving my song a THUMBS UP! The more thumbs up, the higher my song paces!
Make sure to share the link with a friend, Share & RT! Let's make "Heartbeat NUMBER ONE!
July 4, 2011
NEW ORIGNAL MUSIC!
Check out some of my new orignal songs and make sure to RETWEET & SUBSCRIBE:
Come Home
Heartbeat
July 4, 2011
NEW VIDEOS: Frank Ocean, Drake, Lil Wayne
Waddup beautiful people! Make sure to check out my new covers below! ENJOY!:
Frank Ocean - Novacane
Drake - Marvins Room
Lil Wayne - How To Love
May 23, 2011
NEW VIDEOS: Wiz Khalifa "Roll Up" & C.Brown "Should've Kissed You"
Wasup peeps! Got some new stuff for ya! Check out my latest cover of Wiz Khalifa's "Roll Up" HERE
Plus, dont forget to take a look at my cover of Chris Brown's new single "Should've Kissed You" HERE
Share it with a friend or on tiwtter by clicking the link in the video description!
MAY 21, 2011
NEW VIDEOS Featuring ORIGINAL MUSIC!
Check out my new original songs "Selfish" & "Wish We Never Met" on my channel HEREMake sure to leave comments, Share, RT and alll that good stuff too! :)
APRIL 17, 2011
NEW VIDEO: MIGUEL "SURE THING"
It's been a minute guys...but IM BACK! Check out my new video cover of Miguel's "Sure Thing" HERE
As always, make sure to Subscribe, Comment & Rate the video! If you like, RETWEET to all your friends and Miguel too!
