Dorian aka “Mandela”
DreamTeam Home Studios CEO
Mandela sits down on his couch in Ontario, CA – home to his self-made music recording studio, Dream Team Home Studios. And yet, a CEO is only one of the hats that he wears. Fresh off his day-to-day gig as a business consultant, you can’t see a bit of fatigue on his face. He wears a large smile on his face and an attitude of gratitude for life. The only thing he reeks of is his enthusiasm to share his craft, and a passion to mentor & inspire any and everybody of their own gifts.
While the hats he wears is many, between being a musician, mentor, beat maker, businessman, consultant, graphic designer, and video editor; the hat he never takes off is being a devote man of God. If you were to pin a single word down to Mandela, you would say transparent. Mandela is that man who is transparent in his faith, direct about his past and present, and clearly driven by all things creative. His hunger to be an authentic artist is a prevalent staple that you can hear in his music.
With a flow and cadence that is quick witted and true to self, you receive a flurry of bars that speak nothing but the truth when you listen to Mandela. Lyrically, when Mandela says he’s real, you can bet on that. With a sweet smile on his face, he says, “I will pull a gun out on you and I will pray for you.”
Mandela first started making music at 6 years old, where he played the clarinet in the orchestra. You can hear his specificity for music when you pick up on the reoccurring theme of a unique melody. Watching Mandela perform, you will receive everything from turnt and hype to intimate and interactive. He does this with his melodic sounds and the energy he provides on stage. From tracks like Relationship Problems in “Step Into The Sanctuary” to Beauty in “Street College 3”, you can hear tunes resonating from the inventive to the nostalgic samples of Wayne Wonder. Still, what speaks volumes, is the resonance that is Mandela's voice - distinctive and eloquent, he's sure to bring college to the streets.
Ambition is an understatement when Mandela is the person in question. His ruthless drive to achieve his dreams and goals is never a matter of who can help, but a matter of if he himself can help. And without a doubt, he can. When faced with the passing of a dear childhood friend, he took it upon himself to host an event with his then team/ label BTS, “Brothers That Sacrifice,” to fundraise money for the family in grievance. Mandela’s heart for people and for giving back does not stop there; as one day, he wishes to develop a chain of recording studios in his hometown of Detroit and Monroe, Michigan, to train artists in harnessing and perfecting their craft. His desire to encourage, connect, and add value to others is one of the shining qualities that makes him a true benevolent leader in his field.
If you want music with a message, then find Mandela on all music platforms and at his very own, Dream Team Home Studios!
