The GRAMMYs

2026

LOVE ON DIGITAL

Dec 1st, 2025

Best Progressive R&B Album

Best Progressive R&B Album

Nomination

LOVE ON DIGITAL (Destin Conrad) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Best Progressive R&B Album

LOVE ON DIGITAL (Destin Conrad) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Best Progressive R&B Album

LOVE ON DIGITAL (Destin Conrad) is nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Best Progressive R&B Album

DESTIN CONRAD's debut album, LOVE ON DIGITAL, explores the nuances of modern romance and intimacy in a hyper-connected world. The album is described as an "ode to the digital era of R&B," and also serves as a statement of self-expression and honesty for the queer artist, who intentionally collaborated with primarily LGBTQ+ identifying artists to create a project that makes queer people feel seen and represented in R&B.

Commercial success

  • The album garnered >30M streams across major platforms like Apple Music and Spotify and achieved top 10 chart debuts on both platforms.

Cultural impact

  • The accompanying "LOVE ON DIGITAL" tour featured numerous sold-out dates across North America.

  • "LOVE ON DIGITAL" is celebrated for centering queer representation in R&B, featuring high-profile talent like Kehlani and Lil Nas X.

  • The project sparked a wave of attention across music and media, earning CONRAD cover stories with Spotify’s RNBX Magazine and Yams Magazine, alongside features in Billboard, Essence, and EBONY, highlighting his growing influence in the genre.

Critical response

  • While a full-length review from the 10 high trust outlets is not available, LOVE ON DIGITAL has been noted in Billboard coverage for its authenticity and exploration of Black queer representation in R&B, with Conrad's "honest and vibe-driven" approach praised for resonating with listeners. Read full review

  • WRBB Radio highlighted the album's "laid-back R&B tracks with Destin Conrad’s tender, silky-smooth vocals," and praised its thematic and sonic coherence, as well as the chemistry between Conrad and his collaborators. Read full review

DESTIN CONRAD's debut album, LOVE ON DIGITAL, explores the nuances of modern romance and intimacy in a hyper-connected world. The album is described as an "ode to the digital era of R&B," and also serves as a statement of self-expression and honesty for the queer artist, who intentionally collaborated with primarily LGBTQ+ identifying artists to create a project that makes queer people feel seen and represented in R&B.

Commercial success

  • The album garnered >30M streams across major platforms like Apple Music and Spotify and achieved top 10 chart debuts on both platforms.

Cultural impact

  • The accompanying "LOVE ON DIGITAL" tour featured numerous sold-out dates across North America.

  • "LOVE ON DIGITAL" is celebrated for centering queer representation in R&B, featuring high-profile talent like Kehlani and Lil Nas X.

  • The project sparked a wave of attention across music and media, earning CONRAD cover stories with Spotify’s RNBX Magazine and Yams Magazine, alongside features in Billboard, Essence, and EBONY, highlighting his growing influence in the genre.

Critical response

  • While a full-length review from the 10 high trust outlets is not available, LOVE ON DIGITAL has been noted in Billboard coverage for its authenticity and exploration of Black queer representation in R&B, with Conrad's "honest and vibe-driven" approach praised for resonating with listeners. Read full review

  • WRBB Radio highlighted the album's "laid-back R&B tracks with Destin Conrad’s tender, silky-smooth vocals," and praised its thematic and sonic coherence, as well as the chemistry between Conrad and his collaborators. Read full review

DESTIN CONRAD's debut album, LOVE ON DIGITAL, explores the nuances of modern romance and intimacy in a hyper-connected world. The album is described as an "ode to the digital era of R&B," and also serves as a statement of self-expression and honesty for the queer artist, who intentionally collaborated with primarily LGBTQ+ identifying artists to create a project that makes queer people feel seen and represented in R&B.

Commercial success

  • The album garnered >30M streams across major platforms like Apple Music and Spotify and achieved top 10 chart debuts on both platforms.

Cultural impact

  • The accompanying "LOVE ON DIGITAL" tour featured numerous sold-out dates across North America.

  • "LOVE ON DIGITAL" is celebrated for centering queer representation in R&B, featuring high-profile talent like Kehlani and Lil Nas X.

  • The project sparked a wave of attention across music and media, earning CONRAD cover stories with Spotify’s RNBX Magazine and Yams Magazine, alongside features in Billboard, Essence, and EBONY, highlighting his growing influence in the genre.

Critical response

  • While a full-length review from the 10 high trust outlets is not available, LOVE ON DIGITAL has been noted in Billboard coverage for its authenticity and exploration of Black queer representation in R&B, with Conrad's "honest and vibe-driven" approach praised for resonating with listeners. Read full review

  • WRBB Radio highlighted the album's "laid-back R&B tracks with Destin Conrad’s tender, silky-smooth vocals," and praised its thematic and sonic coherence, as well as the chemistry between Conrad and his collaborators. Read full review