Bio
Dan “Dilemma” Thomas is a versatile producer, DJ, and host hailing from Willingboro, NJ—affectionately known to him as “Little Motown.” With deep roots in R&B, he made his mark through standout production on Jazmine Sullivan’s GRAMMY-nominated album Reality Show and her critically acclaimed project Heaux Tales. His chart-topping collaboration with J. Brown on “If You Could See You” earned top spots on both the Billboard and Mediabase Adult R&B charts.
As founder of The Ring Music Group, a label and artist development company, Dilemma continues to cultivate rising talent like Sunnie, Dajha Vu, Michelle Majors, and Beano French, bridging his creative instincts with executive leadership.
His work spans across TV and film, with production credits for TV One’s Verses and Flow, FOX’s The Four: Battle for Stardom, and placements on Good Morning America, The Chi, VH1’s Basketball Wives, Love and Hip Hop, Savage X Fenty campaigns, and films including Waist Deep, Alien Covenant, and McCanick.
As a DJ, Dilemma has brought his sound to both domestic and international stages, spinning for brands like ESPN, Lenovo, Fox Rothschild, Alicia Keys, and the Recording Academy—always delivering a professional, high-energy experience tailored to the moment.
Beyond the booth and the studio, Dilemma is the creator of Trakmeet, an interactive producer game show that brings beatmakers together through music trivia and creative challenges, spotlighting their talent in a fresh, engaging format. His passion for community continues through his work at the Village of Arts & Humanities, where he teaches high school students music production and recording—passing the torch to the next generation of creators.
Photographer: Wave Lane
