How d4vd Went From Gaming To Stardom

D4vd’s ‘Withered’ Is a Brokenhearted Bombshell

If you were to look up “bedroom troubadour” in the dictionary, you’d surely find a mugshot of a cocky d4vd. From his homespun BandLab setup to his TikTok tremors, the Houston viral-pop newbie has mastered the wounded-heart torch song. Just jump on Spotify, and you’ll find a myriad of tattered heart JPEGs serving as his pillowy singles’ cover art. Capacious, freewheeling hooks belie his angst-rattled, young-love motifs, making them mournful but e…

How d4vd Went From Gaming To Stardom

d4vd sat down with HuffPost’s Ellen Lee to discuss his rise from recording music on an iPhone to touring with SZA, performing at Coachella and dropping his debut album, “Withered.”

The Best Emotional Lyrics From d4vd's WITHERED as Captions

Today, April 25, 2025, marks the release of viral singer-songwriter d4vd‘s first album, WITHERED, and we haven’t yet taken it off repeat. The artist had an unusual start, originally deciding to make his own music simply to avoid copyright strikes on the Fortnite and Call of Duty gaming videos he made for YouTube. That was just the start of something incredible, with his original songs quickly attracting plenty of attention and eventually taking …

“Withered” will have you withered

D4vd’s album cover for “Withered” Artist D4vd released his second studio album “Withered” on April 25. With 15 songs-6 more than his last album; D4vd encapsulated the feeling of heartache and longing beautifully. Each song has its own identity that many artists fail to have these days. The album includes a feature from singer/songwriter, Kali Uchis in “Crashing.” This song is really the only one where love is reciprocated and where D4vd seems th…

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

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 t…

Leak Preview: d4vd – WITHERED

WITHERED, d4vd’s debut album, is a moody, genre-blending journey that showcases his signature blend of emo, R&B, and alternative pop. The production, handled by the likes of Lizzy McAlpine, Blake Slatkin, and Michael Uzowuru, wraps d4vd’s raw vocals in minimalist yet emotionally charged soundscapes. Standout singles like “Leave Her” and “Romantic Homicide” capture his talent for melancholic storytelling and haunting melodies. The album is deeply…