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Don Willie~

"Do Something Different" - Don Willie

About Me

Songwriter/producer, Arranger, and Vocalist Don Willie, born Donavan Willie, was raised in Virginia. Since Starting out as a musician and Songwriter at the age of 13, Don Willie Has garnered accolades and attention from many of the industry’s leading executives, producers and artists. Recently Signing with the Green Card entertainment group, as a Songwriter/Producer/Artist, Don Willie looks to take his artistry to the next level with a fresh style of quintessential soul & hip-hop. All in all Don Willie’s music Clearly states what Don Willie Strives for, real music for real listeners . Now the world shall find out what many music insiders already know, Don Willie’s next stop is at the top of the charts. Don Willie, is one of many artists that has emerged from one of today’s music empires,Virginia. Similar to a lot of kids born since the early 80’s Don was initially into hisparents music, admiring artist such as Marvin Gay, Al Green, the Ohio Players and manyothers. He Eventually Fell under the spell of Soulful R&B and hip-hop. Following artistsSuch as, Musiq soul child, Chico Debarge, Maxwell, and Brian Mc knight.Around the time he reached puberty, he discovered his singing voice and has beencapturing ears every since. Also mastering his talents as a pianist and a guitarist Donsets his sights on becoming one of the rare and few “artists” in the industry.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/5/2006
Influences: Musiq SoulChild, Chico Debarge, Sade, Ohio and the Players, Brian Mcknight, Usher, Trey Songs, Al Greene, Marvin Gaye, Justin Timberlake, J.holiday, Ne*yo, Boys ll men, Common, Talib, Mos def, Freeway, Kanye West, Eminem, just to name a few
Sounds Like: Music is the one thing That can Enter ones Mind, Heart and Soul, all in one Note.
Type of Label: Indie