Destin Conrad Photo: Zamar Velez

This story is featured in CityBeat’s Feb. 21 print edition.

While Destin Conrad is making waves in the R&B scene now, the Tampa-born singer originally gained his following on Vine where he amassed over a million followers. Conrad was raised by his single mother who emigrated from Jamaica and got his start singing in the church.

He is known for collaborating with his longtime friend and fellow R&B singer Kehlani, including on her album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The album debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 2020.

The following year, Conrad released his debut album, COLORWAY, which includes hits like “IN THE AIR” and “EXCITED!” That same year, he would go on tour as an opener with artists Kehlani and Syd. After his second album, SATIN, came out, Conrad would headline his first tour in Europe and the U.K. Since then, Conrad released his third album, SUBMISSIVE, which will be followed by his “SUBMISSIVE Tour,” where he will be able to bring his smooth and romantic style to fans across the U.S.

Destin Conrad plays Bogart’s on March 4 at 7 p.m. Info: livenation.com.

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