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Toronto, ON \u2013 Juno Award-winning and certified Gold-selling international R&B icon DRU celebrates the one-year anniversary of his Soul NOSTALGIC residency on February 14, 2025, at Joker\u2019s Theater in Richmond Hill. This Valentine\u2019s Day, experience a special edition of Soul NOSTALGIC titled QUIET STORM: A Love Story Valentine\u2019s Day Edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening promises an unforgettable Vegas-style dinner and show featuring your favorite soulful love songs. Prepare to immerse yourself in a magical, enchanting night where elegance meets soul. Groove to the rhythms, sing along, and enjoy the timeless hits of R&B and soul music. Led by the dynamic DRU, each performance is filled with electric energy, keeping the audience on their feet from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve brought the past, present, and future of Soul & R&B to this residency for one year. Each show has been unforgettable, thanks to our dedicated fans. I\u2019m deeply grateful to my team, cast, and crew for making this possible. See you on February 14!\u201d \u2013 DRU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About DRU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Grange, known professionally as DRU, is a Canadian-born artist of Jamaican heritage who has forged a groundbreaking career in R&B. First recognized as the lead singer of the award-winning group In Essence, DRU rose to fame with the group\u2019s debut album, The Master Plan, which won a JUNO Award, MuchMusic Award, and SOCAN #1 Award in 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a solo artist, DRU\u2019s 2008 debut album The One showcased hits like \u201cStay with Me (Always)\u201d and \u201cSeasons,\u201d which climbed Canadian radio charts. His 2009 collaboration on Doman & Gooding\u2019s hit \u201cRunnin\u201d earned a JUNO nomination for Dance Recording of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRU continued his success with the 2012 album On The Brink, featuring Gold-certified singles \u201cShe Can Ride\u201d and \u201cGettin\u2019 It In,\u201d as well as the JUNO-nominated \u201cLove Collision.\u201d Subsequent hits like \u201cDeja Vu\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Be Afraid\u201d further cemented his reputation, with tours alongside artists like Sean Paul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, DRU released The Rebirth MMXX, a modern tribute to \u201990s R&B that garnered nearly 3 million streams and took him on a 15-date European promo tour. In February 2024, DRU debuted his Soul NOSTALGIC residency at Acqua Supper Club. Now, as the residency marks its one-year anniversary, DRU looks ahead to future shows at casinos, resorts, and high-end events, continuing his legacy as \u201cThe Prince of R&B.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT<\/strong>: Soul NOSTALGIC Residency One-Year Anniversary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN<\/strong>: February 14, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHERE<\/strong>: Joker\u2019s Theater, 115 York Blvd, Unit 9, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIME<\/strong>: Doors open at 9:00 PM | Show starts at 10:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS & INFORMATION: soulnostalgic.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow DRU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate love and soulful melodies this Valentine\u2019s Day\u2014don\u2019t miss an unforgettable night with DRU!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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