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COOPER PHILLIP
“THE ANSWERS” FEAT. DURAND BERNARR
Powerhouse vocalists Cooper Phillip and Durand Bernarr have teamed up for a sensational offering in “The Answers” – further realized in an epic new video.
Blending Afro-fusion beat drops and kaleidoscopic sounds with the pair’s exquisite, remarkable vocal harmonizing and dynamic chemistry, “The Answers” takes shape as a masterclass in how to deliver an unforgettable vocal performance with substance - blurring the lines between cinematic sonic architecture, R&B spirit, and pop universality.
Meanwhile, the Oluchi Mavi directed visuals bring breath-taking, incredibly stunning desert landscapes to frame, with Cooper and Durand soaking up the scenery while charismatically serving looks and slick choreography.
The critically acclaimed Durand joins Cooper on “The Answers” fresh from his debut NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert, as well as the LA resident’s 2022 Wanderlust album – which was chosen as one of VIBE’s Best 25 R&B albums of the year. Described by The Grammys as “one of the inescapably popular voices in R&B”, the eclectic performer brings a new level of allure and charm to Cooper’s magic, with Cooper joining a star-studded list of Durand’s collaborators including Erykah Badu, The Internet, Anderson. Paak, Ari Lennox, Kaytranada and Teedra Moses.
Cooper Phillip said the following about “The Answers”: “The single discusses the perils of external validation and how in moments of weakness we should look inward for the answers to life's most important questions.”
With a skyscraping voice and unapologetic hustle and attitude, Cooper Phillip asserts herself as a bold, blunt, and boundary-breaking force for pop music and culture. “The Answers” is the latest release from the classically trained, Russian-born and Los Angeles-based musician, following a string of singles like “Party by Myself” (1.6M streams), “Not Perfect” (561K streams) and 2022’s funk-pop gem “Masterpiece” which has since surpassed 450K+ views for the music video (watch).
Blending Afro-fusion beat drops and kaleidoscopic sounds with the pair’s exquisite, remarkable vocal harmonizing and dynamic chemistry, “The Answers” takes shape as a masterclass in how to deliver an unforgettable vocal performance with substance - blurring the lines between cinematic sonic architecture, R&B spirit, and pop universality.
Meanwhile, the Oluchi Mavi directed visuals bring breath-taking, incredibly stunning desert landscapes to frame, with Cooper and Durand soaking up the scenery while charismatically serving looks and slick choreography.
The critically acclaimed Durand joins Cooper on “The Answers” fresh from his debut NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert, as well as the LA resident’s 2022 Wanderlust album – which was chosen as one of VIBE’s Best 25 R&B albums of the year. Described by The Grammys as “one of the inescapably popular voices in R&B”, the eclectic performer brings a new level of allure and charm to Cooper’s magic, with Cooper joining a star-studded list of Durand’s collaborators including Erykah Badu, The Internet, Anderson. Paak, Ari Lennox, Kaytranada and Teedra Moses.
Cooper Phillip said the following about “The Answers”: “The single discusses the perils of external validation and how in moments of weakness we should look inward for the answers to life's most important questions.”
With a skyscraping voice and unapologetic hustle and attitude, Cooper Phillip asserts herself as a bold, blunt, and boundary-breaking force for pop music and culture. “The Answers” is the latest release from the classically trained, Russian-born and Los Angeles-based musician, following a string of singles like “Party by Myself” (1.6M streams), “Not Perfect” (561K streams) and 2022’s funk-pop gem “Masterpiece” which has since surpassed 450K+ views for the music video (watch).
As a kid, Cooper called the provincial city of Saratov home. With her mother on tour as a classical violinist, Cooper grew up under the watch of her aunt and grandmother. Nevertheless, she naturally absorbed her mother’s passion for music and picked up piano and harp, in addition to honing her voice in choir.
Cooper further immersed herself in the timeless compositions of Tchaikovsky and Puccini, as well as the vocal acrobatics of R&B superstars a la Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. A prodigy in her own right, she gained admission into the prestigious Moscow State Classical Academy, studying piano, music theory, harp, jazz, blues, voice, and ballet while working towards a Master’s Degree.
Invited to New York City by some friends, Cooper wound up cutting her teeth in the Big Apple scene at barely 19-years-old. In order to survive, she sang anywhere she could. As if manifesting the future through a diligent commitment to her craft, she accepted an opportunity to record in Los Angeles and never left. Cooper has artistically evolved one single at a time, building an audience of over 300K on Instagram and earning acclaim from the likes of WONDERLAND, American Songwriter, Earmilk, and Hollywood Life for her genre-blending pop and R&B numbers.
Now, Cooper amplifies her voice on the global stage like never before with a series of 2023 singles – “The Answers” is the start of something very special, stay tuned for much more to come.
Cooper further immersed herself in the timeless compositions of Tchaikovsky and Puccini, as well as the vocal acrobatics of R&B superstars a la Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. A prodigy in her own right, she gained admission into the prestigious Moscow State Classical Academy, studying piano, music theory, harp, jazz, blues, voice, and ballet while working towards a Master’s Degree.
Invited to New York City by some friends, Cooper wound up cutting her teeth in the Big Apple scene at barely 19-years-old. In order to survive, she sang anywhere she could. As if manifesting the future through a diligent commitment to her craft, she accepted an opportunity to record in Los Angeles and never left. Cooper has artistically evolved one single at a time, building an audience of over 300K on Instagram and earning acclaim from the likes of WONDERLAND, American Songwriter, Earmilk, and Hollywood Life for her genre-blending pop and R&B numbers.
Now, Cooper amplifies her voice on the global stage like never before with a series of 2023 singles – “The Answers” is the start of something very special, stay tuned for much more to come.