El Drez is back, and honestly, it feels like welcoming home a friend whose glow-up is impossible to ignore. From the first time I wrote about him, I could tell he had something special, but with “Trouble,” he’s unlocked a whole new layer of magnetic and mature artistry. Born Marphus L. Drez Stewart, the Buchana-born Afro-Pop/R&B singer is no stranger to pouring heart and heat into his sound. Now signed to Relumae Liberia, he’s found a lane that allows his voice—and his vision—to speak fluently across borders.
“Trouble” ft. Yo B is that kind of track that makes you pause and sway, all at once. It’s moody, it’s slick, but it also carries this quiet storm energy that lingers in your chest. The beat is crisp and dark-toned, with a groove that gives just enough room for the vocals to float and flex. El Drez’s delivery is effortlessly cool, giving us velvet and grit in the same breath. There’s confidence in every note like he knows he’s supposed to be right here—and honestly, he is.
Yo B brings a fire of his own, and together their chemistry feels easy and electric. It’s like watching two old friends bounce stories off each other in song, anchored by a hook that sticks without screaming for attention. There’s a theme of romantic temptation wrapped in mystery; playing with danger, dancing on that line between love and chaos. And somehow, El Drez makes that emotional tension feel sexy, not sad.
The visuals by Sesan? Cinematic. A perfect mirror of the vibe—stylish, intense, and unmistakably global. It’s refreshing to see a Liberian artist shining this bright and this bold. El Drez isn’t just participating in the soundscape—he’s shaping it.
So here’s my third welcome home to El Drez, and it’s the warmest yet. You’re not just representing Liberia—you’re elevating it, with every note and nuance. “Trouble” is the kind of beautiful mess we want to get into.
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