Druv Kent
Druv Kent is an Indian-origin musician and singer based in Singapore. He is known for his BBC Radio 2 approved songs "Little Bit of God", "I'm Still Riding", "Glitter & Dynamite" and "What It's All AbOUT". He has recorded his music in the UK's Rockfield Studios in Wales and at Miloco Studios in London. Druv writes about themes to do with the frailty of belief, the bonds of family, the coming of age and finding your passion – all themes deeply personal to him.
Early life
Druv was born in Kolkata, India and did his schooling from La Martiniere Calcutta and The Doon School, Dehradun. He pursued his Master of Finance from Texas A&M University in the United States.
Professional life
Druv started his career in investment banking and over a period of 18 years served organizations like American Express, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. In 2013 Druv left his banking career and got into the music industry.
Druv released his first single "Little Bit of God" in May 2015
In 2012 he also sang the song Paa Paraa Paa for the Bollywood movie Aalaap.
Titles
Singles
Sr.No |
Track Name |
Released On |
Featuring |
Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Little Bit of God |
2015 |
Greg Haver (Drummer & Producer), Clint Murphy (Audio Engineer), Nigel Hopkins (Keyboardist), Chris Childs (Bassist), Andy Taylor (Guitarist), Tim Bradshaw (Pre-production) and George Shilling (Mastering) |
|
2 |
I'm Still Riding |
2015 |
Calum MacColl (Guitarist & Producer), Clive Deamer (Drummer), Mikey Rowe (Keyboardist), Simon Edwards (Bassist), Tim Bradshaw (Pre-production), George Shilling (Mastering) and Puneet Rakheja (Video Director) |
|
3 |
Glitter & Dynamite |
2015 |
Greg Haver (Drummer & Producer), Clint Murphy (Audio Engineer), Nigel Hopkins (Keyboardist), Chris Childs (Bassist), Andy Taylor (Guitarist), Tim Bradshaw (Pre-production) and George Shilling (Mastering) |
|
4 |
What It's All About |
2016 |
Neil Bhoopalam & Anisha |
Calum MacColl (Guitarist & Producer), Clive Deamer (Drummer), Mikey Rowe (Keyboardist), Simon Edwards (Bassist), Tim Bradshaw (Pre-production), George Shilling (Mastering) and Puneet Rakheja (Video Director) |
Upcoming album(s)
- About Time
Personal life
Druv is married to Sneha and has 2 children Kabir and Karan.
External links
- Druv Kent and his musings on 'What It's All About'
- Druv Kent To Release New Music Video in November – Festival Sherpa
- From making money to making music
- Bridging the Generational Gap with a FASHIONABLE twist! – Korekulture
- Power of pop. Singapore.Singapore Music Spotlight: Druv Kent + Evanventure. Kevin Mathews.
- Female First. UK. Druv Kent exclusive music video premiere – "What It's All About". Daniel Falconer.
- 1Top40Charts.com. T4C. UK. Druv Kent releases the visuals for his new single "What It's All About".
- Rhythm & Booze. UK. BBC 2-approved Singer/Songwriter Druv Kent releases his latest single 'What It's All About'.
- Paste. UK. Druv Kent – What It's All About. Faith.
- Music Week. UK. Music Week Presents: Druv Kent. Alex Goddard.
- Music Of The Future. UK. Review: Singapore Singer/Songwriter @DruvKent Releases "What It's All About".
- BritzNBeatz. UK. Druv Kent unveils his new video "What It's All About". A Song about how Extraordinary Love Is. Lucy Lerner. Nov 6, 2016