FearDorian
FearDorian | |
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| Born | Dorian Williams June 13, 2006[1] |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[2] |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Website | https://www.feardorian.com/ |
Dorian Williams (born June 13, 2006), professionally known as FearDorian, is a rapper based in Atlanta known for both his production work for other rappers as well as his solo discography. Musicians Williams has produced for include Xaviersobased, D0llywood1 and Na-Kel Smith.
Early life
Williams started making music in 2019, when he was 12 years old.[3]
Career
Williams garnered his first online following by posting videos of him dancing to songs by underground artists on the short-form video app Triller before pivoting to producing his own music.[3] Around that time Williams requested to join New York City hip-hop collective Surf Gang but was denied.[4]
In March 2024 Williams released his self-titled debut album. The sound of FearDorian was described as heavily influenced by a broad range of genres such as "rap, indie rock, and vaporwave" and lyrically preoccupied with adolescence.[5] Williams himself said that his goal was to hit a balance between melancholy and high energy, allowing for songs the listener can sit with as well as dance to.[6] That same year saw the release of multiple collaborative projects such as A Dog's Chance with Surf Gang's Polo Perks and Milwaukee lowend rapper AyooLii followed by Quiet Warp Xpress with RiTchie, the latter giving way to a European and UK tour.[3][7] A Dog's Chance was especially notable for its sample usage and the unorthodox origins of its samples which included songs by Teen Suicide, Carissa's Wierd, M.I.A., Bladee and Current Joys.[4][6]
Williams' sophomore full-length album Leaving Home was released January 31, 2025,[8] preceded by short music videos for several of the album's songs shot in the US, UK and Europe mirroring the album's title.[9] The album features returning collaborators such as Quinn, RiTchie, Polo Perks and Klein.[8] Later that same year Williams released Out The Past With A Window.[10]
Following the release of five singles, Before You Press Play, an album with long-time collaborator and Atlanta contemporary Quinn released in early November 2025.[11][10]
Discography
Studio albums
- 2024 — FearDorian
- 2024 — A Dog's Chance (with Polo Perks and AyooLii)
- 2025 — Leaving Home
- 2025 — Out The Past With A Window
- 2025 — Before You Press Play (with Quinn)
EPs
- 2022 — axis (with bronclair)
- 2024 — Quiet Warp Xpress (with RiTchie)
References
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (11 June 2025). "Checking in with quinn and FearDorian, architects of a new Atlanta sound". The Fader. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Schube, Will (4 March 2025). "FearDorian Is Leaving His Mark on the World". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Bailey, Kevin (12 October 2024). "FearDorian: From Bathroom Trillers to Touring in Europe". The Tub Mag. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ a b Medithi, Vivian (27 June 2024). "Polo Perks / FearDorian / AyooLii: A Dog's Chance Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Green, Dylan (10 April 2024). "FearDorian: FearDorian Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ a b Lafontant, Olivier (23 June 2025). "Polo Perks, AyooLii and FearDorian in conversation". NoBells. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Oron, Jerrel (12 September 2024). "RITCHIE & FEARDORIAN ANNOUNCE JOINT EP & EUROPEAN TOUR". Scoope. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ a b Lafontant, Olivier (10 February 2025). "FearDorian: Leaving Home Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthews (16 January 2025). "FearDorian Announces New Album Leaving Home, Taps Polo Perks for New Song and Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ a b Ohryn, Taylor (1 November 2025). "FearDorian and osquinn share "tmb"". Hashtag Magazine. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthews (12 August 2025). "FearDorian and osquinn Announce New Album, Share New Song "Bags": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 September 2025.