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, his new projects include the Mixtape series In My Element, a collection of original music, which he promoted heavily on his YouTube channel yielding over 445,000 views and 5,500+ subscribers and counting. 
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Among being named the 2009 Grand Prize Winner of Disc Makers’ Design Studio Cover Search Contest (www.discmakers.com/design/coversearch/gallery.html) and finalist in VH1’s 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 in a tribute to 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 don’t want people to miss with my music is its timeless distinction … my goal isn’t just making a hit record, it’s building a legacy….”
A graduate of Berklee College of Music as Music Business Major, Orlando is pursuing and cultivating a career as a credible artist and songwriter. In 2010, he lent his talents as Vocal Producer on Gospel Artist Juanita Bynum’s new single, “Soul Cry (Oh Oh Oh).” Additionally, he placed within the Top 4 contestants in the Andre Harrell Soul Search Contest, and Top 30 in Drake’s Thank me Later Competition sponsored by Ourstage.com. With the release of his second online project, In My Element: Phase II, and plans to release a new EP next year, Orlando continues to stay focused and motivated by his goals of solidifying his place in the music industry.