Anslem Douglas is a talented Grammy award winning musician, performer, composer, storyteller, songwriter and author. He gained widespread recognition for his hit single "Doggie," which later became popularized by the Bahamian junkanoo band Baha Men as "Who Let the Dogs Out." Born and raised in the vibrant village of La Romaine in southern Trinidad, Anslem developed a passion for music at a young age, honing his skills by singing in his local Pentecostal Church. Anslem has performed in front of receptive audiences worldwide such as: Canada, England, Israel, Sweden, The United States, Zimbabwe and Antigua.
At the age of 16, Anslem formed a band called Exodus with some of his church friends. However, his musical journey took a slight detour when he enlisted in the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard in 1984, serving for six years. During his time in the Coast Guard, Anslem had the opportunity to perform with the Coast Guard band, further deepening his musical abilities.
After leaving the Coast Guard, Anslem became acquainted with soca, Trinidad's native genre, and began performing with local bands such as Fire Flight and Atlantik. It was during this period that he composed several notable songs, as well as the Grammy-winning hit single "Who Let the Dogs Out?" while residing in Canada.
Throughout his career, Anslem has showcased his versatility by venturing into various genres. In 2012, he released his self-written album "Project A.D.," a fusion of Neo soul and Pop, produced by Eddie Bullen and his son Quincy Bullen. In 2013 “Stick Fight’, 2014 “Too Sweet”. He continued to release singles in subsequent years, including "Do You Think He Will Understand," a power Soca track, "Bacchanal," a neo-Calypso single, and "Dancing With You," a Classic 60s riddim collaboration with Lil Bitts. He’s been working on an album which fuses R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz and Pop, with 9 of the 11 tracks written by himself and produced by renowned Brazilian-American guitarist, Sandro Albert in NYC. With a rich musical background and a passion for making a difference through his music, Anslem (Dexter) Douglas continues to captivate audiences with his soulful compositions and powerful performances.
Anslem's dedication to his craft has been recognized, with him winning the Best Caribbean Style Artist at the 2014 Black Canadian Awards. Importantly, he actively uses his music as a platform to raise awareness on social issues, exemplified by his single "Break That Cycle," which addresses the destructive impact of domestic violence on families and society as a whole. Anslem is constantly creating new music while writing. While working on his first children’s book, The Adventures of Spin & Scratch - The Relocation (Author House Publishing, 2019), with The Cat-astrophe as the sequel, he also has four ongoing literary projects.
Anslem is fusing R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz and Pop with his music through -AD & The Band which begins touring the United States this year.
Follow Mr. Douglas at: https://wwwanslemmusic.com
