Durand Bernarr Paving Way in Today's Music Industry

Ashley Slade
Dec 12
2 min read

Durand Bernarr Unveils New Album BLOOM in 2025 and Launches Global Tour

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and visionary artist Durand Bernarr has ushered in a new era with the release of his third studio album, BLOOM, and the simultaneous launch of his global "You Gon' Grow Too Tour" [1, 2].

The highly anticipated album, which dropped on February 18, 2025, via DSING Records/Create Music Group, is described as a profound narrative of self-discovery, growth, friendship, community, and love beyond romantic intimacy [1, 2]. Bernarr, a Cleveland, Ohio native, has stated the album reflects his personal evolution and healing, following up on his previous works: DUR& (2020), which preceded his therapeutic journey, and Wanderlust (2022), which captured insights gained during that process. His 2024 Grammy-nominated visual EP, En Route, served as a bridge to the communal feel of BLOOM [1, 2, 4].

The 15-track album features collaborations with artists like T-Pain on "BLAST! THAT!" and the emerging R&B duo GAWD on "Flounce" [1, 2]. BLOOM was preceded by the release of the electro-funk lead single, "Impact," in late January 2025, which arrived just ahead of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards [1, 3, 4].

A Season of High-Profile Performances and Accolades

Bernarr, renowned for his genre-blending style, which fuses R&B, soul, funk, and avant-garde artistry, has been celebrating a series of career milestones [2, 5].

Grammy Recognition: The singer earned his first Grammy nomination for his 2024 EP En Route in the Best Progressive R&B Album category at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards [2, 4].
"You Gon' Grow Too Tour": The extensive tour, which kicked off in April 2025, spans 32 dates across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe [5]. The international leg includes shows in Norway, Sweden, France, and the U.K. [5]. Bernarr has been lauded for his electrifying live performances, which blend his powerhouse vocals with a unique mix of charisma and humor, often described as an "experience" [2, 6].
Festival Appearances: Bernarr is also slated to headline the 2025 Louisville Pride Festival on September 6, demonstrating his commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, which the Louisville Pride Foundation praised as embodying "the spirit of queer excellence and musical freedom" [7].

A former background vocalist for artists like Erykah Badu, and a frequent collaborator with acts such as Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada, Durand Bernarr has fully stepped into his own as one of the most exciting voices in progressive R&B [2, 5, 7].

Citations

[1] Shahzaib Hussain. (2025, February 5). Durand Bernarr Announces New Album 'BLOOM'. Clash Magazine.

[2] Keithan Samuels. (2025, February 5). Durand Bernarr Announces New Album 'Bloom,' Shares Tracklist. Rated R&B.

[3] I Love Us Writers. (2025, January 28). Durand Bernarr Drops Funk-Fueled Single 'Impact' with Stunning Visuals. I Love Us.

[4] Keithan Samuels. (2025, January 29). Durand Bernarr Releases New Single 'Impact': Listen. Rated R&B.

[5] UrbanBridgez.com. (2025, April 20). Music Superstar Durand Bernarr Hits The Road With A New Tour! The Singingest Singer Is Here! #music [YouTube].

[6] Marika N. Johnson. (2025, September 6). Rising Star Durand Bernarr Shines at Saturn Birmingham with Soulful Vocals. The Birmingham Times.

[7] WDRB Staff. (2025, May 17). Durand Bernarr to headline 2025 Louisville Pride Festival on Bardstown Road. WDRB.