Electronic Pop from Drosz

Hailing from the Bronx, Drosz has been making an impact on New York’s music scene with a unique sound that blends the smooth rhythms of R&B, hip hop, pop and dance music. As an artist with a collaborative approach, Drosz’s musical journey has been intertwined with that of his cousin Ric, a producer known by his alias RIC808.

Together, the two have spent years crafting their shared sonic vision, with family connections to the music industry sparking their creative ambition from a young age. Their passion for music began back in 2006, when Drosz and RIC808 started collaborating, drawing influence from a wide range of genres and styles. The pair developed a sound marked by smooth, emotionally compelling vocals and catchy, addictive hooks.

Drosz’s official artistic entrance came in 2019 with his single “Like Me,” earning instant positive attention and building the foundation for a series of releases that confirmed his place in the music sphere. Last year brought a tragic and unexpected shift in Drosz’s career with the sudden loss of RIC808, his longtime collaborator and cousin. The two had worked side by side for over a decade, and RIC808’s presence in Drosz’s music was an essential element of his sound.

In the wake of this loss, Drosz has taken it upon himself to carry forward the legacy they built together with the music they created as a team now serving as a tribute to RIC808’s memory. This sense of perseverance and determination is the driving force behind Drosz’s latest single, “Fire.” The track is an anthem about pushing forward, even when the odds seem overwhelming and finding strength in moments of doubt. For Drosz, “Fire” is a powerful reflection of his journey, both as an artist and as a person coping with personal loss.

The song perfectly captures the the unique sound Drosz and RIC808 developed during their years of creative partnership, with its driving beat and emotionally charged lyrics highlighting the resilience that defines Drosz’s approach to his art. Opened by the glistening pulse of an ethereal synth line, the deep bass tones usher in impassioned vocal leads from Drosz as he threads moving lyrics via gripping melodies, backed by the build up of the strike of percussion shots.

Raising the intensity, the build up explodes with thumping rhythms and vibrant synth layers as the rattling hi hats and vocal shots combine to deliver an energising burst of infectious electronic pop. Cut with alternative R&B aesthetics and stitched with aching emotion as the pain that’s impacted the artist’s life wraps his vocal performance in a powerful emotion, “Fire” is an incredible demonstration of his innovative sound and wide appeal as he continues his mission to expand his musical output while preserving the sonic legacy of his late cousin.

Listen to Fire below

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