Upcoming artist dilip is an independent solo artist based in Brooklyn making indie/r&b/pop music influenced by artists like Cautious Clay, Mac Ayres, Daniel Caesar, and SZA. He recently headlined a sold-out show at The Delancey in NYC with 200+ people in March 2022. Born and raised in an immigrant household in the Midwest, he grew up immersed in a diverse set of musical genres. He was formerly a member of the South Asian boy band Penn Masala, through which he toured internationally and made a cameo in the movie Pitch Perfect 2. He is also currently a member of CHAOS, a headless band with 77 artists that released the largest music NFT collection to date and has been called the “web3 Brockhampton”. With the release of his newest single “Pretend” he projects a dazzling sound that will certainly grasp your attention. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto his smooth and catchy vocals he completes the song fully. Explaining the track a bit further he wrote it after an unexpected breakup. He balanced his weightier emotions in the hook (conversations end/ my heart left on read/ was it all pretend) with a lighter, upbeat vibe that reflects his nostalgia for the happier memories with his ex during the summer they started dating. To the vocals and production, this single will definitely have you jamming out and even possibly relating to the lyrics. Being just great for a late-night drive or alone within your thoughts. Go stream “Pretend” and check out his discography which is filled with amazing tracks.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diliprajan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dilipsrajan