Durand utilizes his viral personality to his advantage as he ushers listeners and audiences in with his candid anecdotes, playful melodies, and mesmerizing falsetto. Such is evident in his upcoming album Wanderlust, a piggyback off Kelis’s second studio album Wanderland. Wanderlust is the result of Durand’s internal exploration, and it encompasses several themes: boundaries, transparency, escapism and self-awareness, to name a few The twelve-track album is slated for release this summer.

Since the debut of his self-titled album DUR& in 2020, which debuted at the #1 spot on the Apple Music R&B charts, Durand, the ever-lively, groovy songster and multi-hyphenate, has continued to skate his way towards mainstream success. His vocally energetic performances coupled with his live roller-skating and flamboyant fashions are standout components of his artistry. Durand showcased his versatile persona and style in his video ‘Company’ off DUR&.
In 2021, Durand opened for Erykah Badu on her BADUBOTRON tour in Nashville, TN; headlined MOBIfest 2021; performed for Netflix and Hillman Grad’s “Moments in Love;” performed for and hosted the 2022 Road to Roots Picnic, a presentation of influential Black voices and creatives across genres at The Kennedy Center, curated by The Roots; followed by a crowd-favorite performance at the official Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA; headlined the 2022 NYC PrideFest which included a live broadcast of his performance for “Stuck”. on ABC7; and received a Grammy honor for ‘Freefall’, featured on KAYTRANADA’s Grammy-winning album BUBBA, just to name a few.

Durand’s upcoming 7-city tour, coined “The Step Into My Office Tour” will include live performances in Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, and Los Angeles, CA, giving fans an unforgettable listening experience of both his debut “DUR&” album, and his sophomore project “Wanderlust” slated for a July 2022 release.
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