Drus single "She Can Ride" recentley went gold in Canada and hit # 1 on the Billboard fastest emerging artist charts and # 1 on itunes rnb charts. Famed Funk Master Flex was the first to discover Dru in New York. Flex was quick to start working with Dru and his R&B group In Essence who went on to release their first international smash “You’ll Never Find” that has become a staple nightclub anthem. In Essence, with Dru as the lead, released their debut album “The Master Plan” featuring the track “Friend of Mine” that achieved chart-topping success and catapulted them to their coveted MMVA and Juno wins. In September 2008, “The One”, Dru's self debut album was released in Canada by Effortless Entertainment /Morojele Music Group and distributed by Fontana North/Universal. It was rated 3.5 of 4 stars by the Toronto Star, one of the top daily newspaper in Canada. With a strong debut, “The One”, the title track of the album, received rave reviews from the music industry. Following its success, “Stay with me (Always)”and “Seasons” were released and received strong rotation on Much Music, CHR/Top 40 and the hot AC stations across the country. In early 2009, international success quickly followed, marked by the release of “The One” in Japan and most recently in South Africa. The Japan (JVC) release hit the #3 spot on iTunes R&B sales for the country, and the single "Stay with Me (Always)" went #2 on the ringtone chart beating out artists like Neyo and Keri Hilson. The single “Runnin'' (Doman & Godding) took the #1 spot on the UK club charts bringing Dru to surpass artists such as Hillary Duff, Jennifer Hudson, The Pussycat Dolls and even Beyonce and he took the #2 spot on the Pop chart.Influenced by Marvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and Jay-Z, Dru is a force in the industry. Maintaining his drive, humility, talent and professionalism, Dru is poised to introduce a new brand of style to R&B.Specialties: Recording artist & Song writer
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