Dorian (rapper)
Dorian | |
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Indiana University - Bloomington (B.A.) University of Central Florida (M.A.) | |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Children | 1 |
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Musical career | |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Labels | Group 82 LLC |
Website | group82university |
Alton Dorian Clark (born August 2, 1984), known mononymously as Dorian, is an American rapper, producer, songwriter, and basketball coach from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Early life
Alton Dorian Clark was born on August 2, 1984, on
Career
Basketball career
After graduating from
Musical career
On
Upon moving to Los Angeles, California for his music career, Dorian released the single “Don’t Sleep” on YouTube. After the audio version received 60,000 views, Dorian released "Don’t Sleep" to music streaming services
Business career
In 2018, Dorian founded the music consulting firm, Group 82. In October 2018, Group 82 received national recognition from the United States Chamber of Commerce for their economic success.[24]
Influences
Dorian lists Kanye West's The College Dropout, JAY-Z’s The Blueprint, Eminem’s The Eminem Show, Nas’ Stillmatic and Yo Gotti’s Back 2 Da Basics as his favorite rap albums of all time.[25]
Personal life
On June 17, 2019, Dorian announced the birth of his daughter Nova via Instagram.[26]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album Details |
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The D.U.C.K. Tape |
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Every Scar Has A Story |
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True Support |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Sunshine" | 2015 | Every Scar Has A Story |
"Don't Sleep" | 2016 | True Support |
"No No" | 2016 | True Support |
"Don't Sleep (Remix)"
(feat. Mark Battles) |
2016 | True Support |
“Even Love Me” | 2016 | True Support |
“#TooLit” | 2017 | True Support |
“You Scared” | 2017 | True Support |
"Michael Porter" | 2017 | True Support |
"Rotate" | 2018 | True Support |
"Dope" | 2018 | True Support |
"Bout That" | 2018 | True Support |
"Scroll" | 2018 | True Support |
"She Like That" | 2019 | True Support |
Videography
Year | Title | Director |
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2017 | "Don't Sleep" | Darius Turbak |
2017 | "Sunshine" | Darius Turbak |
2018 | ”Michael Porter” | Dorian |
Concert tours
Supporting
- The Commissary Kitchen Tour (with Prodigy) (2016)
References
- ^ "Interview with Dorian (Rapper/Producer)". CrazyPellas. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "About Dorian (hip-hop)". Sonicbids. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Cassell, Jacqueline (February 24, 2015). "Rising Artist: Dorian". Entertwine.
- ^ Cassell, Jacqueline (February 24, 2015). "Rising Artist: Dorian". Entertwine. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Collings, Buddy (February 6, 2010). "W. Park, Montverde roll". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Beasley, Adam (January 14, 2011). "Montverde assistant: De La Rosa a 'true center' | FIU Panthers Prowl". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Hutchins, Andy (May 2, 2011). "Patric Young On His Development Goals: "Relentless ... Double-Double Machine"". SB Nation. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Daily Dirt – 5/26/11 – HoopDirt". HoopDirt. May 26, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "ESPN NBA 2012 Summer Forecast contributors". ESPN. August 20, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Noel, Ruth (March 2, 2015). "In the Spotlight: Chicago Rapper-Producer Dorian – Tax Twerk". Tax Twerk©. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Frazer, Bear (January 25, 2016). "Dorian: Becoming The Master". Arena.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "WellconnectedWednesdays interview Joey French at Stopbeefinradio 103.7". Stop Beefin Radio. September 11, 2015. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Dorian (46) – Sunshine". Discogs. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "About". DorianGroup82. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Every Scar Has a Story by Dorian on Apple Music". iTunes. October 28, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "Dorian | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Don't Sleep – Dorian, August 5, 2016, retrieved August 7, 2017 Spotify
- ^ "Don't Sleep – Single by Dorian on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Dorian (46) – Don't Sleep (Remix) feat Mark Battles". Discogs. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Jones, Angelina (February 28, 2017). "New Music Video Alert: 'Don't Sleep' by Dorian | Angelina | Real 983". Real 98.3. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Kida The Great (June 7, 2016), NewGeneration916 dancing to #dontsleep by @doriansucks, retrieved August 7, 2017 YouTube
- ^ "Instagram post by Jessica Vanessa • Mar 31, 2017 at 11:32pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "SubmitHub – Dorian, WRIU 90.3". SubmitHub. June 28, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "United States Chamber of Commerce: Small Biz Of The Week (3 Q's with Dorian Clark: owner Group 82 in Los Angeles, CA)". page.uschamber.com. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Gouma, Nora (February 20, 2015). "Interview with rapper and producer Dorian -". Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Dorian announces birth of daughter". www.instagram.com. June 17, 2019. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Dorian at AllMusic
- Dorian discography at Discogs
- Dorian discography at MusicBrainz