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Drea Dominique Takes Her Independent R&B Story Global With New Single “Roll”

Independent R&B artist Drea Dominique continues to build an international audience on her own terms with “Roll,” her latest single and a new release from her Romantic Tragedies era. Sultry, honest and rooted in contemporary R&B, the track explores the emotional complications of modern romance while reflecting an artist who has taken control of her career and creative direction.

“Roll” arrives with an audience already extending well beyond Drea’s home base in Los Angeles. Her listeners span countries including Japan and Brazil, with Tokyo, São Paulo, London and Athens among her leading cities. The single has also received radio play on WXIR Rochester and placement on a Japanese City Pop playlist with 52.8K followers, adding to the growing international reach of her music. Its reception reflects the connections her sound is making with listeners across different markets.

The release forms part of Romantic Tragedies, a creative era centred on love, situationships and the complicated experiences that come with modern relationships. Drea approaches these themes through a sound that balances sensuality with emotional honesty, giving “Roll” a place within a wider body of work focused on the unpredictable side of romance.

Drea first came into the public eye through her appearance on Bad Girls Club Season 9. Since then, she has moved beyond reality television to establish herself as an independent recording artist and CEO of her own record label. With more than 200K Instagram followers and an expanding music catalogue, she has built a career around ownership, independence, and the freedom to shape her own path.

For Drea, that journey is reflected in the way she continues to develop her music and audience without relying on a conventional industry route. “Roll” adds another release to her growing catalogue while bringing the Romantic Tragedies story to listeners around the world.

“Roll” is available now on all major streaming platforms:open.spotify.com/album/0OzRLsga0LM4e3

Follow Drea Dominique:@dreadominique

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