Drez Camino, a young artist of Filipino heritage, released his debut single, For a Little While, on Friday, 12th December, marking the long-awaited first chapter in a sound he has spent years quietly shaping behind closed doors.
Based in London, Drez crafts indie-soul soundscapes rooted in deep reflection yet raw in execution, with a sound pulled from sodium-lit soul, VHS-punk grit and a voice that both enchants and burns, like cigarette smoke dancing into your eyes.
On the surface, For a Little While describes the emotional fallout of a toxic relationship. Beneath that, it unravels into an angsty meditation on mundane stillness, and a quiet plea to “let me lay here” when everything turns overwhelming.
The track was recorded during a period of transition, as Drez moved from a home-set up in a friend’s attic to a professional studio. By the time he arrived at the new set-up, much of the song already existed. Rather than starting over, he kept the early takes intact, letting their gritty, imperfect textures provide a layer of honesty and rawness.
Raised in Reading, just an hour west of London, Drez’s childhood orbited an indie-rock culture that defined his identity yet denied his image. Never to see an Asian artist command the scene he loved, Drez Camino has never had the choice of imitation. Now, as he starts his own path, he is thrilled to make is own mark in the music scene.
Early in his career, Drez is already finding his place on the same stages he once watched from afar, with headline shows the O2 Academy Islington and Amersham Arms.
With his debut single out now on all platforms, Drez is gearing up for a debut EP set for 2026, building momentum with no sign of slowing down. To listen to his new song, click here.
