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Eli Derby blends bedroom intimacy with polished R&B instincts—bridging the classic and the current. Like Leon, he’s a vocalist first, but he uses space, tone, and minimalism to draw you in. Less is more, and every moment feels deliberate.

R&B/Soul, POp
Baltimore, MD

biography
Eli Derby is a rising R&B voice from Maryland whose sound lives in the intersection of classic soul and Gen-Z vulnerability. Signed to Atlanta’s LVRN (home to 6lack and Summer Walker), Derby’s music leans into stripped-down instrumentation, warm vocal layering, and soft-spoken storytelling. Whether crooning over lo-fi guitar loops or spacey synths, his control and restraint feel mature beyond his years. Like Leon Thomas, Derby isn’t chasing radio formulas—he’s crafting vibe-driven slow burners that reward close listening. With his soft charisma and lyrical sensitivity, he’s a natural for fans who like their R&B smooth, sad, and sophisticated.


BOOm box DNA
Leon Thomas
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Falsetto-led vocals
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Jazz-influenced phrasing
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Emotional restraint
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Frank Ocean
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Lo-fi guitar loops
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Understated production
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Introspective tone
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Daniel Caesar
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Soulful stillness
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Warm vocal texture
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Slow-build pacing
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Brent Faiyaz
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Alt-R&B edge
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Anti-pop structure
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Romantic ambiguity
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Lately (ft. 6lack)​​
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Slow Down​​
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wicked
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Gaslight​
Essential Songs:
Listen Now!​​​​​​​
discography

More Than Friends- Album (2022)​​​​​​​​​​​

Slow Down - Single (2025)





