Remember the name William Dolan. You you may be hearing it a lot in the future.

The 13-year-old Langford resident recently garnered a prestigious SOCAN Foundation Award for Young Canadian Songwriters plus a cool five grand for Cadillac, a song about equality and diversity that he released this summer.

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Dolan plans to release a second song by the end of the year, with production handled by Roy Hamilton, who worked with Dolan on Cadillac. Hamilton has also worked with Britney Spears and Michael Jackson, R. Kelly and Nsync. B次元官网网址淭his song is a little lighter than Cadillac, said Dolan, who includes Jackson and Justin Timberlake as major influences. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 about peer pressure and being independent.B次元官网网址� Growing up as the child of a black mother and Caucasian father has shaped values that are reflected in his music, and especially his lyrics.

A student at Brooks Westshore school, Dolan enjoys all subjects, especially science and social studies. When heB次元官网网址檚 not involved in schoolwork or pursuing his musical dreams, mountain biking and family time top his list of favourite pursuits. B次元官网网址淚 like just hanging out with my sister and my parents,B次元官网网址� he added. B次元官网网址淔amilyB次元官网网址檚 most important.B次元官网网址�

His mother, Suzanne Dolan said the family is pleased and proud of the passion William brings to writing positive songs. B次元官网网址淲e were over the moon when we heard about the SOCAN award,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淲ho knows, maybe the Junos are in his future.B次元官网网址�

Although Dolan used to devote a lot of time to soccer, gymnastics, football, cricket and basketball, he has cut back on that to concentrate more on his music. B次元官网网址淢usic that gets people dancing has a really strong appeal,B次元官网网址� he said, adding that he also plays piano. He performed at Youth Day in Toronto this summer, and is scheduled to share his talents at the Black Owned Business Aqwards in November at the Marriott Hotel. In the meantime, he encourages people to check out him out at williamdolanofficial.com.

c.vanreeuwyk@blackpress.ca
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