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 Jacksons (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 and snagging features in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, the Orange County Register, among others.
While still building his acting career, he captured the attention of music legend Jackie Jackson with his exceptional dancing and musical talents.
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: Bob Marley Domeck
Hair: Lisa Hallberg
D.B.L. signed to Critically Amused, the music label founded by Jackie Jackson, in 2018 and released Another Round and the Island Vibez EP, executive produced by Jackson.
With an international fan base expanding, D.B.L. released his follow up EP Come Back Home returning to his native St. Lucia, meeting the Prime Minister, donating to schools, and mentoring at-risk youth. In Las Vegas, where he now resides, he received an official endorsement from the Mayor for enriching the city’s cultural landscape. His performances and interviews included on 8Now and Fox 5.
D.B.L.’s 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.
Soldier-like foot stomps, driving percussion and uplifting chants make the project a blend of art and activism 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.
D.B.L. and Tra'zae's partnership resulted in the title song for “Cinnamon,” a short film currently on the festival circuit and which will make its Red Carpet Los Angeles premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival in August 2026. The mega-talented duo are also poised to release their third collaborative work, “Wind Up” in August 2026.
Performing and traveling across the U.S., the Caribbean, the U.K., and Europe, D.B.L. has a sharp global perspective rooted in his Dougla heritage. He channels his energy cooking, swimming, and practicing his martial arts — reinforcing 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 his company 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.
