d4vd May Be "WITHERED," But He Sounds Powerful On Debut Album

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The debut album from d4vd, "WITHERED," is finally here after years of singles and EPs and it lives up to the hype.

The music industry has another future powerhouse on their hands with Houston's d4vd. The alternative pop and R&B singer-songwriter has been taking listeners by storm with his simple production and lyricism. But don't let that fool you.

The way he's able to convey such strong emotions all while being relatable (especially with the younger generation) is incredible. But he's not dishing out boilerplate either. It's more so concise and layered at the same time, and it gives off a more grown-up aesthetic.

Also making his music on WITHERED so good is the weightless but also powerful performances. The buttery smooth and soft voice that d4vd has on so many cuts is truly a treat. The album will make you feel like you're walking on the beach on a clear summer night all alone.

Speaking of loneliness, that's what the entire album revolves around. d4vd is constantly wondering what went wrong in his relationship(s) and it's absolutely heartbreaking. In a recent interview with People, the 20-year-old explained how his personal experiences were key to the nonstop evolution of WITHERED.

"I’ve been on tour with SZA, I’ve lived a little life, I’ve gained friends, been in relationships, been out of relationships, experienced what I was talking about in the songs that I was writing before I even experienced them. With this project, it is very mature. It feels evolved, and I pray my fans hear that and feel that through the music as well." Check it out on Spotify or Apple Music below.

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WITHERED Tracklist:

  1. Atomic Land
  2. Sky
  3. You Left Me First
  4. Say It Back
  5. Friend Again
  6. Somewhere In The Middle
  7. Crashing (with Kali Uchis)
  8. Invisible String Theory (Interlude)
  9. Is This Really Love?
  10. Where'd It Go Wrong
  11. Feel It
  12. What Are You Waiting For
  13. One More Dance
  14. Ghost
  15. Afterlife
About The Author
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.

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