Dante’ Pope – Whisper
Dante’ Pope eases us into summer with his latest single, “Whisper,” an homage to Black women, a smooth groove where his vocals are reminiscent of the R&B crooners of the past.
“‘Whisper’ is a plea to Black women. In a world where their worth and being is devalued, this song is to serve as a reminder that they are seen, heard and loved,” Pope said on his newest single.
Following “Regret” and “All a Game” Pope continues to shine through his masterful lyrics and foot-tapping beats. He has performed at the House of Blues in Chicago, Amp by Strathmore, and The Hamilton in Washington, DC.
Dante’ uses his roots based in the church to uplift and continue the legacy of Black American Music. His debut EP, After Five Music, was a nod to his roots from Chicago based in blues, gospel, jazz and soul music. Since his release in 2018, Dante’ has toured domestically and internationally. Most notably, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Rockwood Music Hall, DC Jazz Festival and The House of Blues Chicago.
Prior to his solo career, Dante’ was the drummer and music director for soul artist and lyricist Raheem Devaugh and Wes Felton, known as The Crossrhodes. Their NPR Tiny Desk show was one of the highlights of his time touring nationally with The Crossrhodes. Dante’ is a GRAMMY Board member in the Washington, DC Chapter and was featured on the 2019 GRAMMY-nominated album called, Black Cowboys. The project was a collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways and GRAMMY award-winning artist Dom Flemons, co-founder of the group, the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
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