Dende: The 'Slide' music video reminds you cuffing season is far from over

Could you use some love in your life? Whether you’re cuffed up or pursuing your options, look no further than having the mood set courtesy of crooner Dende and his ‘Slide’ music video.

The anthem goes hard but having the visual element too? Tough. Tap in.

Rising R&B singer/songwriter Dende drops a new visual for “Slide” from his most recent 3-pack EP Wish You Were Here which dropped at the end of last month—continuing the storyline of his previous “Your Intro.” The cinematic visual showcases Dende serenading a long-distance lover over the phone while visiting the UK. The singer premiered the tack by giving a stunning performance on On The Radarbefore the project's official release. Wish You Were Here has also earned praise from Our Generation Music, Rated RnB, UPROXX, and more.    

Raised in the Southern church under the guidance of a preacher father, Dende was molded into the soulful storyteller and singer he embodies today. His music reflects a genuine portrayal of his life's experiences and those of his close friends, offering an authentic perspective on overcoming life’s obstacles. Infusing a modern twist into early 2000s style R&B, Dende's music resonates deeply with listeners, presenting his narratives in an unadulterated manner for the world to absorb. With a robust following of over 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Dende has garnered recognition from esteemed platforms such as Billboard, On The Radar, REVOLT, Our Generation Music, Lyrical Lemonade, and was named one of Complex’s 2024 Artist to Watch.

Ryan Trey reminds us the strip club is still a magical escape in 'Slide'

Rap crooner Ryan Trey is making it very difficult to ‘just’ be a good musician in 2022. The triple threat hitmaker knows how to juggle multiple crafts and warms up the temperatures no matter where you’re spending the winter season at this Tuesday from a jaw-dropping strip club setting courtesy of his new ‘Slide’ music video.

Trey’s must-see clip not only hits hard but gives plenty of visual entertainment from start to finish. Check out details behind the music video and keep scrolling to watch the cinematic presentation.

To kick off his 2022, rising singer/rapper/songwriter Ryan Trey (#JUSTAREGULARLABEL/
Interscope Records) releases his titillating video "Slide." Residing on his 14-track opus A 64 East Saga, "Slide" finds Ryan looking for an escape after a rocky fallout with his girlfriend. The visual, directed by Joshua Valle, finds the multi-hyphenate star venturing to the strip club with his boys to alleviate his heartaches. He encounters a bodacious dancer who catches his eye and lures him to the bar upon arrival. Despite his girlfriend's pleas via texts, Ryan gets a private dance and stays the entire night at the club while his friends leave him behind. At the end of the video, a drunken Ryan finds himself in a daze, thinking he sees his girlfriend at the club when in reality, it's the dancer who caught his attention from earlier on.

A 64 East Saga includes a fistful of prominent producers such as Boi1da, Vinylz, Jahaan Sweet, OG Parker, Rob Halladay and Albert Lee whose soundscapes help anchor Ryan's dulcet vocals along with his steely wordplay. To bolster the acclaim of the project, Ryan will hold two showcases this month in Los Angeles and New York, respectively, to give fans a live taste of the album's sonics. He'll first perform at The Echo in LA on Jan. 20 and then hit Baby's All Right in New York on Jan. 25. 

This week, BAPE and Reebok announced their new collaboration on the sneaker's Club C and Instapump Fury featuring #JUSTAREGULARDAYS Bryson Tiller, Nia Sultana, and Ryan Trey. The new sneakers catered for the spring and summer will officially release on Jan. 15. 

A 64 East Saga is a follow-up to Ryan's 2018 project august. The project garnered positive reviews as Billboard billed him as a "threatening combo artist within the independent circuit." "Mutual Butterflies" serves as the project's most successful record, clocking in at almost 20 million streams on Spotify.