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Damez drops album Never Satisfied, talks dating on Hella Single podcast

Damez is celebrating singlehood and Valentine’s Day with a surprise album release. The Atlanta-based indie artist and Out magazine June 2020 cover star has returned with his latest full-length studio effort, Never Satisfied. This marks Damez's first complete R&B album, where he delves into themes of love and intimate relationships. It’s only fitting to kick off Out's new Hella Single podcast with the cover boy turned lover boy himself.

By Lamont Baldwin | February 14, 2025

Multi-Hyphenate Artist Damez Surprise-Drops New R&B-Pop Album Never Satisfied: A Deep Dive into Intimacy and Genre-Blending

Love isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day—so is Damez’s most personal and sonically daring project yet. Fresh off the GRAMMYs red carpet, the Atlanta-based rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer has just dropped a surprise for fans: his seventh project and fourth full-length album, Never Satisfied. This time, he trades in hard-hitting bars for smooth, melodic vocals, delivering an R&B-Pop fusion that takes listeners on a journey through love, longing, and self-discovery in a way we’ve never heard from him before.

By Shiko Njoroge | February 14, 2025

Sam Smith strips things down, Lucy Dacus ends the so-called “masc shortage,” Damez’s Valentine’s Day surprise

Who needs a Valentine when you’ve got a lineup of absolute bops for your Friday? Right, we thought so too! You know, love may be in the air, and whether you’re smitten, over it, or somewhere in between, this week’s new releases have every mood covered. 

Whatever your vibe, it’s all here in this week’s Bop After Bop…

By Drew Filipski | February 14, 2025

DAMEZ SHINES WHILE EXPLORING NEW MUSICAL HORIZONS WITH “LONG WAY NOW” SINGLE

For over a decade, Damez has been making his mark as an independent artist, navigating the highs and lows of the industry with grit, resilience, and an undeniable passion for his craft. Now, with his latest single, Long Way Now, he is stepping into new sonic territory, embracing country music in a way that is both unexpected and deeply personal. Released on January 30, 2025, and produced by bloom, the song is more than just a genre experiment—it’s a testament to Damez’s journey, his identity, and his refusal to be confined by labels.

By Shiko Njoroge | February 10, 2025