Dorian – Proud (2022)
With his single ‘Reign Love’, Dorian brought a shower of coloured rain to our ears, bringing the patter of authentic emotions. This delightful authenticity continues with his single ‘Proud’ which offers a brighter and more pop feeling, while retaining the indulgent flows of his sound. Through the single, Dorian celebrates the growth and evolution that we all go through that leaves those around us proud of our accomplishments.
Touching on his own relationship with his partner and the other loved ones in his life, he brings a universal relatability to the track. The bright celebratory and proud lyrics are bolstered by the shining light of the melody. An artist who wonderfully blends and defies genres, he is bringing a bubble of happiness to our chests with this track.
‘Proud’ pulses to life with a building opening that slowly leads you to the bright, pop-infused RnB tones of the melody. The beats of the melody are both smooth as they push you forward and jittery as they shiver. These two lines keep you moving forward while bringing the first touch of upliftment and pride. The higher levels of the melody have some more pop stylings than the lower tones as they burst with colours and bright emotions. There is a kaleidoscopic feeling to the melody that settles in your chest and expands with the positive vibes coming from the vocals. As the single progresses, the bright energy of the track becomes more and more powerful, leaving a warm glowing ember of happiness in its wake.
While the melody builds the bright energy of the single, it is Dorian’s vocals that provide the true celebration of the track. His performance lightly enters over the pulsing opening with a light RnB vibe. His voice is undeniably smooth as it slides over the beats, as he draws us into the journey of growth and evolution that most of us go through. As the chorus hits, his voice takes on a decadent flow, packed with richness and pride. Through the chorus, he unleashes the pride he feels for everyone around him who has grown and changed for the better. This is something that a lot of people need to hear right now to provide the confidence they need to keep moving forward. His performance is soaked in positive vibes that are left in your soul, lifting your spirits.
With smooth RnB tones and bright pop energy, Dorian bolsters our spirits and celebrates the growth and evolution we all go through in ‘Proud’. Both the melody and vocals are a decadent mixture of RnB and pop that slides through your senses, leaving the positive vibes of the track in their wake. The lyrics are packed with celebratory pride that sets a warm ember of happiness in your chest.
Find out more about Dorian on his Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
