Adrian Dey Ain’t for the Shenanigans or the “Drama”

Adrian Dey is the newest member of Toronto’s multimedia IXXI Initiative, responsible for artists like Sean Leon and Grammy nominee Daniel Caesar. Dey’s sing-rapping places him somewhere between the former two artists in approach, with his new song “Drama” serving as a succinct introductory statement. On the kind of opulent piano loop that can only mean “this song goes off,” Dey struts and weaves like a boxer as he vents and boasts with no hook to counter him.

“‘Drama’ is a song about multiple situations I seen and dealt with,” Dey tells Noisey. “From beef with friends and girlfriends, to family issues and problems. Sometimes there’s no escaping drama. I just had to learn to deal with it.” Stream “Drama” below.