Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter & Music Producer
Durand Bernarr Biography
Durand Bernarr is a singer-songwriter and producer whose work spans across a range of genres, including R&B, soul, hip hop, gospel, and jazz. He has provided background vocals for Erykah Badu and contributed featured vocals for artists such as Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada, and The Internet. Bernarr's talent was recognized in the BET reality music competition "The Next Big Thing" in 2019, where he was a runner-up. This paved the way for his Grammy-winning album "Bloom" in 2025, which was lauded for its unique and authentic vocal style.
Bernarr's discography is extensive, with several albums to his name, including "#Blameitonthemango" (2014), "DUR&" (2020), "Wanderlust" (2022), and "Bloom" (2025). He has also released EPs such as "EXTRA Stankin' Christmas" (2012), "ANXIETY" (2013), "Sound Check" (2016), and "En Route" (2024), in addition to his collaborative projects. His musical versatility is further evidenced by his featured vocals in songs like "Freefall" with Kaytranada (2019) and "Facetime (Remix)" with Ari Lennox (2020).
Bernarr's contributions to the music industry have been recognized with several Grammy nominations in 2025 and 2026, including Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song, and Best Traditional R&B Performance. In 2025, he also received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist, and was nominated for the same award in 2026 for his album "Bloom". Bernarr's music style is often noted for its roots in friendship and collaboration, which is evident in his collaborations with artists like Sam Sparro and Ari Lennox on tracks such as "Hang On 2" and the "Shea Butter Baby Remix EP" respectively.
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Durand Bernarr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Durand Bernarr for your event is available upon request. Durand Bernarr generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lee Rodriguez, François Clemmons, Cynthia Erivo, Demi Lovato and Raven-Symoné. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Durand Bernarr for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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