Destin Conrad is emerging as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B and dancehall, recognized with the 2026 R&B Rising Star Award at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event. He has performed at major events including the ESPN x Spotify House of Legends NBA Finals Party and the Montreal International Jazz Festival, while also launching the second leg of his WHIMSY! Jazz Tour and releasing the track 'CHI CHI' which reinterprets a classic dancehall hook.