Destin Conrad is now a first-time Grammy nominee after his debut album, Love on Digital, was nominated for best progressive R&B album. (Ryder / @ryd.der)Just months after the April 2025 release of his debut album, Love on Digital, Destin Conrad dropped his second studio album, a jazz project titled wHIMSY. Both albums climbed the charts, and Conrad snagged a Grammy nomination for best progressive R&B album for Love on Digital — his first as a solo artist. Fast-forward to today and Conrad’s singing stands alone — as he explores his artistic evolution and growing music stardom. This interview is part of an All Things Considered series featuring first-time Grammy nominees, ahead of the Grammy Awards on February 1.