Los Angeles-based DJ and drum and bass producer The Duchess skillfully blends raw emotion with hypnotic soundscapes. She transforms themes of heartache, defiance, and late-night nostalgia into music that lingers like a faded memory. The Duchess’ latest single “Drunk on U“ continues to bring feelings of lingering faded memories. This mesmerizing drum and bass track, a collaboration with multiplatinum songwriter and vocalist DYSON, was recently released on Monstercat.
The Duchess started creating “Drunk On U” in 2019. It carries a powerful story of resilience, fate, and artistic passion that unfolded over several years and across continents. Initially recorded under the name “Feelings,” this track was nearly lost when Kendra’s home was destroyed in the Palisades fires. Miraculously, the demo survived. The Duchess’s journey is a testament to her resilience. Every song is a snapshot of what she chose to preserve in under three minutes—bold, intoxicating, and impossible to ignore.
While The Duchess rebuilt her life and honed her craft, she revisited the track, refining its haunting melodies and hypnotic flow. “Drunk on U” captures the dizzying intensity of all-consuming love, blending ethereal drum & bass rhythms with DYSON’s evocative vocal delivery. With a unique blend of raw emotion and meticulous production, each track is a glimpse into her world—unfiltered, unapologetic, and undeniably her own.
“Losing everything in the Palisades fires stripped my world down to nothing but ashes and memories. But somehow, in that emptiness, I found the purest form of freedom—the kind that only comes when you have nothing left to hold onto but your voice. ‘Drunk on You’ is the song I’ve poured my whole soul into for the last five years. It’s about surrender, passion, and how love—real love—feels like letting go and giving in completely. At just 2:12, this song is a reminder of how quickly everything you love can be taken from you without reason. It’s proof that even after losing everything, something beautiful can still rise from the smoke. Now, it’s finally here, exactly as it was meant to be. I hope it brings others even a fraction of the peace it gave me.” – The Duchess
“This song is about that feeling of being so intoxicated on someone. You’re obsessed and can’t get them out of your head. It’s that fun and sexy feeling of meeting someone new and all of its possibilities.” – DYSON
As The Duchess continues to carve her path in the electronic music space, “Drunk on U” marks the beginning of what promises to be a milestone year for the rising artist. With an unshakable vision, she proves that resilience and artistry go hand in hand. As she enters her next chapter, The Duchess shows no signs of slowing down – only rising higher.
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