ABOUT
D.B.L.
"He’s a hardworking artist who learned the business through me — a great dancer and an incredible entertainer." — Jackie Jackson, The Jackson Five (Billboard Magazine)
D.B.L., founder of Roxxstar Entertainment, began his career as child performer Donny B. Lord, managed by his aunt, singer-performer and songwriter Sandra Lord. His mother Allison, a classically trained professional dancer, first recognized his talent. He was encouraged to study ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Immersed in a multidisciplinary training environment, D.B.L. studied acting, voice, and martial arts under esteemed industry professionals, including Brian Reise, Terry Berland, The Groundlings, Judy Carter, and Seth Riggs.
He booked roles for Disney, HBO, Fox, and CBS — most notably co-starring as the young Hank Gathers in Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story — while also fronting national campaigns for Pepsi, Cheerios, and Foot Locker.
Following features in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, the Orange County Register, and others, he captured the attention of music legend Jackie Jackson.
With a close familial connection with Jackie Jackson and the Jacksons, D.B.L. honed his craft, under Jackson’s mentorship, in songwriting, music production, and instruments including piano, percussion, and guitar — a formative chapter chronicled in Michael Jackson, Inc. by Forbes senior editor Zack O’Malley Greenburg (Atria Books, 2014).
D.B.L.’s music — a dynamic blend of reggae, R&B, Afrobeats and pop — has been licensed across television and major advertising campaigns, including for CBS, MTV, Motorola, and Verizon.
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Photo & Styling by Bob Marley Domeck
Hair by Lisa Hallberg
Photo & Styling by Bob Marley Domeck
Hair by Lisa Hallberg
In 2018, D.B.L. signed to Critically Amused, the music label founded by Jackie Jackson, and released Another Round and the Island Vibez EP, executive produced by Jackson.
With an international fan base expanding, D.B.L. followed up with his EP Come Back Home returning home to St. Lucia, meeting the Prime Minister, donating to schools, and mentoring at-risk youth. In Las Vegas he received an official endorsement from the Mayor for enriching the city’s cultural landscape, with performances and interviews including on 8Now and Fox 5.
D.B.L.’s most recent single Time To Break Away , released October 17, 2025, was written by him, executive produced by Roxxstar Entertainment, and produced by multi-instrumentalist Tra’zae Clinton, grandson of funk legend George Clinton.
The project blends art and activism into a universal rhythm, featuring driving percussion, soldier-like foot stomps, and uplifting chants like a march for change.
Vishi's Views blog calls the project "very powerful and impactful," while D.B.L.'s inspiration behind it is featured on Push Podcast 88 on YouTube.
Performing and traveling across the U.S., the Caribbean, the U.K., and Europe, D.B.L. has a sharp global perspective while rooted in his Dougla heritage. He channels his energy cooking, swimming, and practicing martial arts — reinforcing his focus and discipline.
D.B.L. attended Brentwood School, graduated from the American School in London (U.K.), and went on to earn honors at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, laying the foundation for his multifaceted career.
Through Roxxstar, D.B.L. empowers creatives with music, consulting, and strategic PR services to elevate their vision and brand.
"At Roxxstar, you’re investing in experience.” — D.B.L.
