Rollie x Cool & Dre - Defender (Single)

Three-time Grammy award-winning duo Cool & Dre have unveiled their latest single ‘Defender’, collaborating with Rollie, the newest addition to their Epidemic Music Label. The sultry anthem is bathed in a warm rhythmic ambiance, showcasing the artists' expertise in their respective genres. With a soft yet crisp bounce, the drums lay the foundations for tepid Ama Piano instrumentation and sweltering bass grooves, alluring the listener into Rollie’s distinctive and romantic vocal delivery. A shimmering debut for one and a spellbinding reveal for another, this is an earworm weaving its way into every summer playlist.

Rollie comments on the new track, “Defender is a song of love and sacrifice. It speaks of finding love after losing all hope. It’s saying I appreciate your unconditional love and I’ll sacrifice for you and do whatever it takes to protect and keep the woman of my dreams happy.”

With a successful career of nearly two decades, Cool & Dre have spent their time in the industry at the forefront of hip-hop production innovation. Working with stars including Jay Z, Beyoncé, Lil’ Wayne, Drake, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, J Cole, Linkin Park, and Future, their list of production credits culminates to over 70 million records sold worldwide and have seen features in the likes of Rolling Stone, Fader and Complex.

Highlighting a newcomer, Cool & Dre’s latest collaboration comes alongside Nigerian-American Afro Beats sensation Rollie. A recording artist and prolific producer, Rollie’s sound is shaping the rhythmic heartbeat of the genre, taking his roots in the rich musical traditions of Nigeria, and crafting a continent-bridging musical journey.