We recently featured Dorian his single and romantic ode to the love of his life, Proud, so we were thrilled to see that he had just released an accompanying visual for the opus!
For reference, Proud features a pulsating bass-line and textured add libs with a rising synth, along with atmospheric and romantic vocals and the lyrics, “It’s so crazy, baby, when I look into your eyes, I’m reminded of the times we shared so near and dear…”
Dorian takes us charming journey of love and the human condition, blending pop, soul and R&B with elements of trap to create his sound. He sings, “I’m so proud of us, I’m so proud of us…”, as he channels authentic love energy in this ode to his muse.
The video for Proud opens with a vintage film-noir postcard energy featuring two lovers based by a lake, looking off into the distance. We then experience a vivid beach scene featuring our protagonist Dorian delivering an exquisite performance to camera. With blonde tips and Dorian’s perfectly muscled body, the artist conveys a charismatic delivery wearing denim dungaree shorts with one of the buckles undone. The protagonist grabs his crotch in an iconic male pop star fashion, as we see glimpses of the couple in the black and white dimension embracing.
At one point we see Dorian meditating, palms to the universe. We appreciate this element of this artistry and persona. The visual continues with Dorian‘s captivating performance as he conveys the deep emotion of the song.
We are in awe of the cinematic visual, which showcases the message of the composition, but also allows us to connect with the rising star in a more intimate way. Proud is still featured on our New Music Spotlight playlist, and we continue to stream Dorian’s wider discography!