In 2011, Dixson studied abroad in Paris, concentrating in French business and fashion merchandising. In 2010, he became a brother of Xi Chi Psi and also a member of the Black Student Association (BSA). While at Wooster, he was part of several ensembles including the Wooster Chorus, The Wooster Fragments, the Wooster Jazz Ensemble, and he served as the music director of his on-campus band, Freddie Cool. The song plays during the credits for the film that focuses on the story of the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.Ī POSSE Scholar from Atlanta, DIXSON graduated from Wooster in 2013, with a self-designed major in arts and media management. In 2022, DIXSON received an Oscar nomination in the Best Original Song category for the music and lyrics of “Be Alive” from the motion picture King Richard, alongside Beyoncé. He also more recently worked with Justin Bieber on the acoustic version of the hit track, “Holy.” And in 2021, he wrote and produced his first solo album with Roc Nation, entitled “Darling,” releasing singles such as “Summertime.Fin,” “Aura,” and “BIG BRAVE MAN”-a song dedicated to his father who passed away in 2019.

Shortly after he left the show, he was signed by record label Roc Nation and has since collaborated with notable musicians, including Kim Burrell, Peter CottonTale, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Pharrell Williams and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Oscar-nominated musician Darius Scott Dixson ’13, known as “DIXSON” professionally, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Class of 2022 Commencement ceremony, held Monday, May 16, outdoors at John Papp Stadium at The College of Wooster.ĭIXSON, a singer, songwriter, and producer who plays 11 instruments, stepped into the national spotlight in 2016 as part of Pharrell’s team on NBC’s The Voice. Oscar-nominated musician DIXSON to deliver keynote address at Wooster’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony

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