DŌS, a Los Angeles-based duo formed by Isaiah “ZAY” Elizalde (vocals) and Eli “The Kid” Valencia (production), is bringing a moody new vibe to the alternative R&B and pop landscape.
Infused with ’80s synths and a Latin-inspired backbeat that stays authentic to their roots, DŌS’ striking debut track “Can’t Get Enough” (2020) sounds both new and nostalgic. Starting as a simmering slow jam, with Elizalde’s syrupy vocals riding the melody, the record soon amps up to a slick, sultry club beat that defies genre and demands attention.
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Inspired by Michael Jackson and Prince, as well as Ready For The World, Justin Timberlake, Drake and Travis Scott, the duo’s love of old-school funk, pop, and more modern forms of R&B is present in their music. Valencia’s production is clean and complex, blending Elizalde’s smooth, radio-ready R&B falsetto with modern trap elements and remixed ’80s pop textures to form DŌS’ unique, versatile sound.