Destin Conrad Releases Debut Album ‘Love On Digital’
GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter DESTIN CONRAD releases his highly anticipated debut album, LOVE ON DIGITAL, out now via EMPIRE. Across a collection of smooth, R&B-rooted tracks, DESTIN reframes the modern love story–one shaped by FaceTime calls, voice notes, time zones, and touchscreens. With features from Kehlani, Lil Nas X, Teezo Touchdown, and serpentwithfeet, DESTIN blends early Y2K nostalgia with next-gen production, unpacking what it means to seek connection in a digital-first world, weaving humor, heartbreak, and vulnerability into every hook.
Reflecting on the album’s inspiration, DESTIN CONRAD shares, “This album is a nod to the digital age of RnB. The early 2000s when new software was created that allowed for music to move from fully instrumental to digital sounds -the bee bee boops.”
Capturing both the thrill and fragility of intimacy in the digital age, the focus track, “BAD BITCHES” featuring Kehlani, is an unapologetic anthem that channels desire, freedom, and self-love. In the accompanying video, DESTIN and Kehlani hit the strip club with friends, turning up, and letting go–having the type of fun that feels effortless, real, and loud with joy.
That spirit carries through the rest of LOVE ON DIGITAL, which pulls influence from the nostalgic textures of early-2000s R&B while leaning into its future-facing evolution. On “KISSING IN PUBLIC,” he delivers a queer love anthem wrapped in playful choreography and fashion-forward visuals, gliding through city streets in a celebration of romance in full view. “DELUSIONAL” simmers with longing for someone just out of reach, while “THE LAST TIME” featuring Teezo Touchdown paints the emotional tug-of-war of a relationship that won’t quit, even when both know it should. Each track peels back a layer–setting the stage for a body of work that’s both personal and universally felt. LOVE ON DIGITAL, with its diaristic tone and cinematic feel, offers a raw look at a relationship that bloomed entirely online, and the hard truth that even the strongest signals can still fade. Throughout his debut album, DESTIN takes full ownership of his narrative, stepping into the spotlight as one of R&B’s most essential voices.
Raised in Tampa, Florida, DESTIN first rose to prominence on Vine before making his official entry into music. His songwriting credits on Kehlani’s Billboard No. 2 album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t set the stage for his own breakout. In 2021, he dropped his debut project COLORWAY (now with over 120M streams), followed by 2022’s SATIN, and hit the road touring with Syd and Kehlani.
2023 marked his first headlining tour across Europe and the UK, with sold-out stops in Amsterdam, Paris, and three consecutive nights in London. In 2024, he followed up with the dual projects SUBMISSIVE and SUBMISSIVE 2, playing 47 shows across the US, EU, and UK. Over the past year, he’s earned features in Billboard, Essence, VIBE, The FADER, and a digital cover with Gay Times—solidifying his place as one of R&B’s most magnetic new voices.