Dorian Allen is a singer/songwriter that captures, in its purest form, the essence of being an artist. Born in Houston, Texas, Dorian grew up hearing the sounds of R&B, Pop, Rock, Gospel, and Soul flood the speakers throughout his house daily. By the early age of two, he began showing signs that music wasn’t just a love; it was his gift. At 13 years old, Dorian began immersing himself into the world of songwriting, which flourished into the creation of his own musical sounds and lyrics. Through dedication and perseverance in honing his craft, he landed in the city of Boston, where he attended and graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. In conjunction with his musical education, the sounds of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Donny Hathaway, Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder, and Luther Vandross (just to name a few), have all helped him develop the style and essence of his own music. Dorian’s talents have granted him many opportunities, such as becoming a semifinalist on P. Diddy’s MTV show “Making His Band,” in 2009. More recently, in March, he won the ASCAP Collective Workshop award with a song written called, “Hook, Line, and Sinker.” Having had the remarkable experiences of standing behind many illustrious artists, such as Philip Bailey, Michael McDonald, Mavis Staples, Ben E. King, and recently Sam Smith, Dorian felt strongly that it was time to express his own message to the world. He is currently working on his highly anticipated EP, Running Back To You, which will be released in September. It will be filled with songs of love, life, hurt, and growth; all things he experienced while creating this record. With the lyrics he writes and the melodic sounds he produces, you can hear the fusion of R&B, Pop, Rock, Folk, and Country. He pulls inspiration from everywhere, including his parents, to whom he credits as his biggest supporters. “Their journey of love, as well as my own experiences, paved the way for these songs,” he says. Life, with all of its peaks and valleys, is a strong influential factor for Dorian. This has helped him discover who he is, musically and spiritually, as life is the journey that continues to teach us. Dorian never stops breaking ground as a hard-working, professional musician. Dorian currently resides in New York City, where he continues to create his distinguished sound. Just as his musical inspirations have so eloquently done before him, he hopes to develop longevity within the music industry while concurrently, raising the bar in excellence.