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Dru
Birth name Andrew Grange
Also known as Dru
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres R&B, hip hop, pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active 1993–present
Labels Effortless Entertainment/MMG/JVC Records
Associated acts In Essence, Doman & Gooding, Lincoln

Andrew Grange, known as Dru, is a singer and songwriter from Canada. He is famous for his R&B and Soul music. Dru has won a Juno Award and a MuchMusic Video Award (MMVA). These are big awards in Canadian music!

Dru's Music Journey

Starting with In Essence

Dru began his music career in 1993. He was the lead singer for an R&B group called In Essence. The group released an album named The Master Plan. One of their popular songs was "You'll Never Find." This song was even featured on a well-known music release called 60 Minutes of Funk Vol. 4. The group In Essence won a Juno Award in 2004.

Solo Career and First Album

After his time with In Essence, Dru started his solo career. His first solo album was called The One, released in 2008. The Toronto Star newspaper gave the album a good review. Canada's top radio station, CHUM FM, also named him their "emerging artist of the Month."

Dru's first three solo songs became very popular on national radio. These songs were "The One," "Stay with Me (Always)," and "Seasons."

Big Hits and Awards

In 2009, Dru became even more famous. He was featured on a hit song called "Runnin'" by DJs Doman & Gooding. This song was very popular on radio and video charts in both Canada and the UK. Because of "Runnin'," Dru received another Juno Award nomination in 2010. This time, it was for "Dance Recording of The Year."

Billboard Magazine, a very important music magazine, has called Dru "one of the most important emerging Canadian artists." In 2011, Dru released a new song called "Gettin It In." This song was from his album On The Brink.

Dru's Music Albums

Dru has released several studio albums during his career.

Studio Albums

Album Title Details
The One
  • This was Dru's first solo album.
  • It was released in 2008.
  • You could get it as a CD or download it online.
On the Brink
  • This is Dru's second studio album.
  • It came out on November 29, 2011.
  • It was released by Effortless Entertainment and Universal Music Canada.
Déjà Vu
  • This is Dru's third studio album.
  • It was released on April 15, 2015.
  • It was also released by Effortless Entertainment and Universal Music Canada.
The Rebirth MMXX
  • This is Dru's fourth studio album.
  • It was released on May 27, 2021.
  • It was available as a digital download.

Dru's Singles

Dru has also released many single songs. Some of these songs became very popular.

Singles Released by Dru

Year Song Title Canada Chart Position Awards Album
2007 "Stay With Me (Always)" — The One
2008 "What You Wanna Do" —
"Seasons" —
2010 "This Christmas" — Not on an album
2011 "Gettin' It In" 50 On the Brink
2012 "She Can Ride" 39
2013 "Love Collision" —
2015 "Déjà Vu" — Déjà Vu
2016 "Don't Be Afraid" — The Rebirth MMXX
2018 "You" —
2020 "YNF" —
"Can't Get Enough" —
  • "She Can Ride" received a Gold certification from Music Canada. This means it sold many copies!

Songs as a Featured Artist

Dru has also been featured on songs by other artists.

Year Song Title Peak Album
Canada Chart Position
2009 "Runnin'" (Doman & Gooding featuring Lincoln & Dru) 43 Not on an album
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