As I sat down with my morning coffee today, I glanced at my horoscope, expecting the usual drivel about my ‘sign’ being on the verge of a spiritual awakening. Instead, I found a curious little insight: “Today the stars influence an air of romantic nostalgia into our culture.” And I thought, “Ah, perfect timing!” Because who better to embody this astral mix of romance and nostalgia than Florida’s own DESTIN CONRAD?
Here’s a guy who’s been transitioning from Vine star to R&B heartthrob faster than you can say “Saturn return.” After gaining traction in 2021 with his debut EP COLORWAY, whose track “IN THE AIR” floated to over 40 million streams, you’d think he’d be rolling in the digital clouds, right? But alas, our man Destin, like Jupiter in retrograde, feels his true potential hasn’t fully manifested – till now.
Enter LOVE ON DIGITAL, Destin’s latest project featuring singles like “DELUSIONAL,” and “THE LAST TIME,” and “KISSING IN PUBLIC.” Here he attempts to capture the essence of modern dating through the eyes of a queer Black man, all wrapped up in shimmering ballads that have more layers than your auntie’s wedding cake. He’s even merging the digital void – the place where many a modern lovE story starts and stops – into his music production, a nod to how our romantic interactions have shifted with technology.
“As Destin recently spilled to Billboard, the title has evolved, quite like how Mercury – the planet of communication – shifts its appearance during its retrograde dance. This album isn’t just music; it’s a testament to the complexities and nuances of love in the digital age.”
And with collaborations from the who’s who of contemporary music, his album is a smooth voyage through the interstellar space of love featuring the likes of Teezo Touchdown, Kehlani, Lil Nas X, and more on Spotify and Apple Music.
So here we are, at the digital cusp of love’s landscape. As the vibes align with today’s astrology, let’s dive deep into the misty, unpredictable waters of LOVE ON DIGITAL, because who knows, maybe your next caller is just a click away? LEARN MORE on the mystical melodies that voyage through the virtual universe of romance.
Florida has been flexing its talents for R&B quite often recently and DESTIN CONRAD is one of those acts contributing. The 24-year-old, who was a really popular as a content creator on Vine, has been showcasing some serious growth as a musician.
2021 was when DESTIN got traction with listeners thanks to his debut EP, COLORWAY. “IN THE AIR” became the track that broke him in a little bit as it has amassed over 40 million streams. But DESTIN feels that he’s never been able to truly make his presence felt with a proper LP and rollout.
That’s where LOVE ON DIGITAL comes into play. Led by singles “DELUSIONAL,” THE LAST TIME,” and “KISSING IN PUBLIC,” DESTIN CONRAD is trying to convey what it’s like to date in the digital age, especially as a queer Black man. There’s lots of powerful messaging and ballads with shimmering production to convey all of that.
The title also had evolved to fit what he wanted to go for on this record. As DESTIN tells Billboard, “I called it LOVE ON DIGITAL because it’s a nod to the digital era of R&B. I feel like R&B used to be very instrument-heavy and then there was a shift where we got new software, and it became a different sound and style.”
He continues, “Over time, [the title] gained a new definition and reason. It’s also me thinking about love from a long-distance standpoint and using the Internet to stay connected to people. Over the past year or two, the title has been in my ether.” Check out the smooth jams with features from Teezo Touchdown, Kehlani, Lil Nas X, and more on Spotify and Apple Music.
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