Dixson (singer) facts for kids

Darius Scott, also known as DIXSON, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is also a talented musician who plays many different instruments. He became well-known after appearing on the TV show The Voice in Season 9, where he was part of Team Pharrell.

DIXSON is also famous for helping to write and produce the song "Be Alive" with Beyoncé. This song was featured in the 2021 movie King Richard and was nominated for an Academy Award. He has also written songs for other popular artists like Mariah Carey, Chance the Rapper, Kehlani, and Vic Mensa. DIXSON is a graduate of the College of Wooster.

About Darius Scott's Music Journey

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Darius Scott's father was a pastor, and Darius learned to play all 11 instruments at their church in Atlanta. He wanted to be ready to play if needed. By the age of five, he started singing. He impressed his parents with his singing of a song by Fred Hammond.

Scott later attended The College of Wooster in Ohio. He received a special scholarship called the Posse Foundation scholarship. While at college, he was part of several music groups. These included the Wooster Chorus and the Wooster Jazz Ensemble. He also led his own band, Freddie Cool.

During his studies, Scott had internships at MTV and The National Conference of Black Mayors. He also helped start the streetwear brand Kith. In 2011, he studied in Paris, focusing on French business and fashion. He graduated in 2013 with a degree in arts and media management. After college, he moved to Texas to work for Neiman Marcus.

Becoming Famous on The Voice (2014–2015)

In November 2014, Scott released his first Christian/Gospel music project called Masterpiece. He produced this album himself. He described it as a young man's spiritual journey.

Next, Scott became a contestant on Season 9 of The Voice. He was chosen to join Judge Pharrell Williams' team.

Music After The Voice (2016–Present)

After The Voice, Scott stayed in touch with his mentor, Pharrell Williams. He also started working with many other contestants from the show. In 2018, he released his own electro-R&B album called YOUNG. He described it as a journey of a young person finding their true voice.

In 2019, he was asked to work on Chance The Rapper's album The Big Day. He helped with many parts of the album. In 2020, Scott arranged the vocals for the acoustic version of "Holy", a song by Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper.

Later, Scott signed a record deal with Roc Nation. He then released his first project with them, called Darling. He sent several songs to Beyoncé, and she invited him to her studio. Together, they created the song "Be Alive" for the King Richard movie soundtrack. This song was nominated for a Grammy and an Academy Award in 2021.

DIXSON also contributed to Beyoncé's 2022 album Renaissance. He helped write "Virgo's Groove" and "Pure/Honey". In 2022, Scott released his fourth project, 004Daisy. This album featured collaborations with artists like Tinashe, Sevyn Streeter, and Vic Mensa.

In 2024, DIXSON worked on Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, contributing to "American Requiem" and "Amen". He also co-wrote or co-produced more than 10 songs for Kehlani's projects Crash and While We Wait 2. Additionally, he co-wrote "Bending My Rules" and "Soft" for Flo's debut album Access All Areas, and "Boom Bap" for Doechii's mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.

Darius Scott's Music Releases

Studio Albums

• Masterpiece (2014)
• Young (2018)
• Darling (2021)
• 004Daisy (2022)

Songs Featuring Darius Scott

Songs Darius Scott Wrote or Produced

These are some of the songs Darius Scott helped write or produce.

TV Shows and Music Videos

Television Appearances

Music Videos

• "Big Brave Man" (2020)
• "Kream" (2021)
• "Yours" (2021)
• "Darling" (2021)
• "Cherry Sorbet" (2022)
• "Barely" (2023)

Awards and Nominations

Darius Scott has been recognized for his amazing work in music. Here are some of the awards he has been nominated for or won: