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Drake DM Sparks R&B Star's Global Rise
8 Jun
Summary
- Drake's Instagram DM led to a collaboration with R&B singer Qendresa.
- The collaboration significantly boosted her Spotify monthly listeners.
- Qendresa's music blends R&B, funk, EDM, and jazz influences.
A serendipitous Instagram direct message from Drake, using his alias Champagnepapi, marked a pivotal moment in the career of R&B singer Qendresa. This initial contact, which occurred while Qendresa was at a party, led to Drake featuring her song "Tearz" in a post, astonishing the artist.
Further engagement from Drake included showcasing vinyl covers of Qendresa's albums on his Instagram Story. Producer Kid Masterpiece, a frequent collaborator of Drake, played a key role by introducing Qendresa's music to him via SiriusXM's OVO Sound channel.
Qendresa's musical style, influenced by artists like Sade and Frank Ocean, merges '90s R&B, funk, EDM, and jazz, creating an atmospheric sound. Her collaboration with Drake on the track "Slap the City" resulted in a significant career boost, propelling her from six figures to over six million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The "Slap the City" track debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. Qendresa also contributed vocals to other tracks on Drake's albums, including "Fortworth" and "Gen 5." She is currently working on new music, aiming to leverage this newfound momentum.
