Andrew Grange, known professionally as Dru, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is an R&B/Soul Juno Award and MuchMusic Video Award (MMVA) winner.
Career
Beginning in 1993, Dru was the front man for the R&B group In Essence."In Essence The Master Plan" . Faze Magazine, by Lauren Bailey The group released the album The Master Plan with songs such as "You'll Never Find," which was also featured on Funkmaster Flex's gold release 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 4. Dru's single "Gettin It In," from his album On The Brink, went to radio in August 2011, followed by the album On the Brink. The band won a Juno Award in 2004."R&B/Soul Recording of the Year 2004". Juno Awards website
Dru released his solo debut album The One in 2008, and the album was rated 3.5 out of 4 stars by the Toronto Star. He was also named emerging artist of the month by Canada's No. 1 CHR/Top 40 station, CHUM FM.
Dru's first three singles "The One", "Stay with Me (Always)", and "Seasons" received national radio rotation. In 2009, Dru topped the radio and video charts in both Canada and the UK as the featured artist on the hit single "Runnin" by DJs Doman and Gooding. The single earned Dru another Juno Award nomination in 2010 for "Dance Recording of The Year." Dru has been identified by Billboard Magazine as "one of the most important emerging Canadian artists"."Dru The One". Exclaim!, By Ryan B. Patrick 19 January 2009
Discography
Studio albums TitleInformationThe OneFirst studio album Released: 2008 Label: Morojele Music Group Format: CD, digital downloadOn the BrinkSecond studio album Released: 29 November 2011 Label: Effortless Entertainment/Universal Music Canada Format: CD, digital download|-Déjà VuThird studio album Released: 15 April 2015 Label: Effortless Entertainment/Universal Music Canada Format: CD, digital downloadThe Rebirth MMXXFourth studio album Released: 27 May 2021 Label: Effortless Entertainment Format: Digital download
Singles YearTitleCAN CertificationsAlbum2007"Stay With Me (Always)"—The One2008"What You Wanna Do"—"Seasons"—2010"This Christmas"—non-album single2011"Gettin' It In"50On the Brink2012"She Can Ride"392013"Love Collision"—2015"Déjà Vu"—Déjà Vu2016"Don't Be Afraid"—The Rebirth MMXX2018"You"—2020"YNF"—"Can't Get Enough"— MC: Gold
As a featured artist YearTitlePeakAlbum CAN2009"Runnin'" (Doman & Gooding featuring Lincoln & Dru) 43non-album single
References
External links http://www.druofficial.com