Bro. Don

“My life is threaded and held together by music and songs”. Don Muhammad is no stranger to the entertainment business. Affectionately known in the music industry as “Brother Don”. He began his journey in entertainment during the tender years of his youth. A bonafide child star, Bro. Don was the sole supporter of his family at the age of 6. Having to his credit several motion pictures, many nationally broadcasted commercials, an NBC tv series and two PBS series. At the age of 11, Bro. Don co-stared in the Tony award winning Broadway musical "Shenandoah". After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from South Carolina State University, Bro. Don worked in a number of industries including fashion and found his home working in matters close to his heart, music.
Bro. Don’s early days in the music industry was as a road manager for platinum selling recording acts Mya and Dru Hill. This lead to becoming Director of Street Promotions and Field Operations for University Records then distributed by Interscope. “Because of my love of music I was always working in an A&R capacity, but eventually worked exclusively as an A&R.” Bro. Don consulted for Universal Motown Music Group before being offered Director of A&R for Universal Motown Records, where Kedar Massenburg became a friend and mentor. "Kedar refined my A&R skills.” While at Motown Bro. Don coproduced an album with “much-beloved American icon and indisputable genius” Stevie Wonder. He went on to sign the platinum recording artists Lumidee and Chamillionaire.
With a “track record” for making chart topping singles and platinum selling albums Bro. Don credits his skills to his childhood with music always being in his home. “Being a child of the 70’s music was rich and substantive given the political, social climate of the time. Lyrics mirrored the conditions making music more meaningful.” With a dynamic ear for vocal and musical talent, Bro. Don specializes in artist development that includes preparing artists for studio and live performances, talent scouting, A&R, marketing and label consulting.