Dom Okon
Dom Okon also known as the King of Instrumental Pop is an American musical artist known for his unique blend of hip-hop and pop music, as well as his storytelling abilities through his instrumental compositions. He gained popularity in late 2021 when he was featured on the song Blackboard, and five months later, he released his debut studio album Youthly in April 2022. The title track of the album charted on the iTunes Pop Charts at #74, making Dom Okon the youngest American instrumental artist to achieve this feat.[1][2][3][4]
Contents
Early Life
Dom Okon was born and raised in New Jersey, USA where he discovered his passion for music at an early age. Influenced by music legends such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Petit Biscuit, he began experimenting with different genres, including alternative pop, and hip-hop. In 2021, he made his debut in the music industry as a featured artist on the song "Blackboard," which marked the beginning of his musical journey.[5][6]
Career
Music
In April 2022, Dom Okon released his first full-length studio album, "Youthly." The album showcased his signature style, combining urban and sad instrumental music to tell stories of childhood experiences and scenarios. The album's success on the iTunes Pop Charts marked a significant milestone in Dom Okon's career.[7][8]
Advocacy for Mental Health
Beyond his musical career, Dom Okon is an advocate for mental health. In 2022, he founded the youth organization "Calmly Advice," dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and providing resources and support to teens and young adults. Through Calmly Advice, he addresses topics such as managing toxic friendships, promoting healthy sleep habits, self-love affirmations, and maintaining a positive outlook on life.[9][10]
Discography
- Album: "Youthly" (2022)[11]
Singles
Achievements
- Youngest American instrumental artist to have a song on the iTunes Pop Charts with "Youthly" (2022)[1]
- First American musician to have a video game based on himself at age 18 with "Dom Okon's Beats" (2023)[2]
- Second youngest musician worldwide to have a video game based on himself[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Writer, Staff (2023-04-17). "Dom Okon Breaks into the Top 100 on the iTunes Pop Music Charts for His Song Youthly." (in en-US). https://allhiphop.com/music-news/dom-okon-breaks-into-the-top-100-on-the-itunes-pop-music-charts-for-his-song-youthly/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Grant, Shawn (2023-07-01). "Dom Okon Becomes the Youngest Musician in America to Have a Video Game Based on Himself, Beating Jojo Siwa, the Previous Record Holder at Age 19. - The Source" (in en-US). https://thesource.com/2023/07/01/dom-okon-becomes-the-youngest-musician-in-america-to-have-a-video-game-based-on-himself-beating-jojo-siwa-the-previous-record-holder-at-age-19/,%20https://thesource.com/2023/07/01/dom-okon-becomes-the-youngest-musician-in-america-to-have-a-video-game-based-on-himself-beating-jojo-siwa-the-previous-record-holder-at-age-19/.
- ↑ "Dom Okon Crowned “The King of Instrumental Pop” by HipHopSince1987 After His First Album Makes Music History" (in en-US). 2023-05-17. https://thisis50.com/2023/05/17/dom-okon-crowned-the-king-of-instrumental-pop-by-hiphopsince1987-after-his-first-album-makes-music-history/.
- ↑ Zaka, Usman (2023-05-03). "Dom Okon Named “The King of Instrumental Pop”" (in en-US). https://ventsmagazine.com/2023/05/03/dom-okon/.
- ↑ BKK (2023-04-13). "Meet rising star Dom Okon" (in en-US). https://www.loadingmag.com/meet-rising-star-dom-okon/.
- ↑ "Dom Okon Making Waves" (in en-US). 2023-03-01. https://www.genzhiphop.com/dom-okon-making-waves/.
- ↑ Thomas, David (2023-05-02). "After Making Music History Is It Safe to Assume Dom Okon is The King of Instrumental Pop?" (in en-US). https://hiphopsince1987.com/2023/music/after-making-music-history-is-it-safe-to-assume-dom-okon-is-the-king-of-instrumental-pop/.
- ↑ Nelson, Buddy. "Dom Okon: The Instrumental Pop Phenomenon and Multitasking Creative, Continues to Soar!" (in en-US). https://jamsphere.com/news/dom-okon-the-instrumental-pop-phenomenon-and-multitasking-creative-continues-to-soar.
- ↑ "Dom Okon Discusses Youth Organization; Calmly Advice" (in en-US). 2022-05-16. https://jukeboxtimes.com/dom-okon-discusses-youth-organization-calmly-advice/.
- ↑ "Dom Okon Concludes the First Year of His Youth Organization: Calmly Advice – The Manhattan Herald" (in en-US). https://themanhattanherald.com/dom-okon-concludes-the-first-year-of-his-youth-organization-calmly-advice/.
- ↑ "Youthly". https://music.amazon.in/albums/B09V5RBT97.
- ↑ Doby, Jerry (2023-03-13). "The Creative Genius of Dom Okon" (in en-US). https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2023/03/the-creative-genius-of-dom-okon/.
- ↑ igorswedy (2023-01-14). "Hip Hop Artist Dom Okon Plans to Release New Single Tidal Wave this February" (in en-US). https://24hip-hop.com/hip-hop-artist-dom-okon-plans-to-release-new-single-tidal-wave-this-february/.
- ↑ Jobs, Terence (2022-08-22). "Dom Okon sets out to release new Hip Hop inspired single called Urban Blend" (in en-US). https://www.aboutinsider.com/dom-okon-sets-out-to-release-new-hip-hop-inspired-single-called-urban-blend/.
- ↑ "Dom Okon Becomes The Youngest American Musician to Have a Video Game Based off Themself | Aadi" (in en). https://original.newsbreak.com/@aadi-1684972/3082965507775-dom-okon-becomes-the-youngest-american-musician-to-have-a-video-game-based-off-themself.
