Destin Conrad Is “Diamond Gold” In New Video

GRAMMY-nominated artist DESTIN CONRAD releases the new video for “DIAMOND GOLD,” the focus track from wHIMSY!, out now via EMPIRE. Shot in black-and-white, the noir-inspired visual, directed by Zev York, finds DESTIN immersed in a world of jazz elegance, adorned in refined tailoring and statement jewelry that mirror the track’s effortless confidence and sophistication. Built around piano-laced production, smooth melodies, and crisp percussion, “DIAMOND GOLD” captures DESTIN at his most self-assured, delivering slick lyricism centered on confidence, self-worth, and playful charisma. Moving between intimate house scenes and sleek car moments with his crew, the visual carries a magnetic energy rooted in confidence, presence, and knowing exactly what you bring to the table. 

With wHIMSY!, the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed alternative jazz project wHIMSY, DESTIN expands the world of his alter ego Mr. E, where jazz-infused melodies, R&B fluidity, and live instrumentation move with playful sophistication. Across seven new tracks including “NOTHING IS REAL” ft. Terrace Martin and “(MORE) LOVE” ft. Jean Deaux, he deepens the project’s emotional palette, leaning into curiosity, connection, and vulnerability while extending its signature intimacy and texture into new sonic spaces. Listen HERE. 

Through the original wHIMSY project, DESTIN collaborated with Terrace Martin, James Fauntleroy, Keyon Harrold, Vanisha Gould, Ambré, and more, introducing a world of vignettes exploring intimacy, desire, and modern love, blending tradition with contemporary form. Flowing with warmth, musicianship, and expressive range, wHIMSY debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music’s Jazz Chart and No. 3 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart, earning widespread critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times called it “a masterclass in following your own intuition and creating freely,” while VIBE praised it as “one of the best albums of the year.” 

Building on the momentum of wHIMSY! and its expanding world, DESTIN recently announced the second leg of his intimate jazz tour. The new run kicks off July 17 in St. Louis, MO, with stops in Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and more, before closing in Columbus at Rumba Cafe. It follows a sold-out spring run across Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles, where he performed in rooms that have hosted legends from Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie to Miles Davis and André 3000. Tickets will be available for purchase at destinconrad.com.

After a defining year in 2025, DESTIN CONRAD earned his first solo GRAMMY nomination for his debut album LOVE ON DIGITAL (EMPIRE), nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album. The project blends inventive production, genre-bending sounds, and forward-thinking storytelling, reimagining modern relationships for a digital-first world. It has since been named the #1 R&B Album of 2025 by Billboard and YAMS Magazine, alongside multiple year-end accolades, debuting at No. 3 on Apple Music’s R&B/Soul Albums chart and No. 7 on Spotify’s U.S. Albums chart, and surpassing 60 million global streams, solidifying CONRAD as one of R&B’s most essential new voices.

DESTIN has continued to expand his presence across stage and studio, from a sold-out global tour to a standout NPR Tiny Desk and COLORS performances, alongside collaborations with Kehlani on “BAD BITCHES” and an appearance in PinkPantheress’  “Romeo” music video. He’s been featured across Billboard, Essence, EBONY, V Magazine, MTV, GENIUS, Apple Music’s Nadeska as well as covered NME, Numéro Netherlands, Gay Times, NOTION, and YAMS Magazine. His artistry has been further shaped through recent coverage in Wonderland and VIBE/Rolling Stone, an appearance on ABC News Live, as well as partnerships with Who Decides War, D’USSE, and NYX Cosmetics, reflecting a growing influence across music and culture. He will also perform at BETX FanFest in Los Angeles on June 27, further extending his presence across major cultural stages. Blending intimacy, experimentation, and modern storytelling, CONRAD stands as one of contemporary R&B’s most adventurous voices, shaping the sound and direction of the genre.

DESTIN CONRAD continues to expand his reach across both stage and studio, from a sold-out global tour to a standout NPR Tiny Desk performance. With his Grammy-nominated LOVE ON DIGITAL and critically acclaimed wHIMSY!, he has established himself as a defining voice in contemporary R&B, known for an emotional range that moves between vulnerability, desire, and introspection with precision. Each release sharpens his perspective further, positioning him at the forefront of a new generation shaping the genre’s evolution.

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