Heartbreak Alumni

DŌS, a Los Angeles-based duo formed by Isaiah “ZAY” Elizalde (vocals) and Eli “The Kid” Valencia (production), is bringing a moody new vibe to the R&B and pop landscape. Inspired by Michael Jackson and Prince, as well as Ready For The World, Earth Wind & Fire, Wu-TangClan, Justin Timberlake & Drake, the duo’s love of old-school funk, pop, and more modern forms of R&B is present in their music. The Kid’s production is clean and complex, blending Zay’s smooth, radio-ready R&B falsetto with modern trap elements and remixed ‘80s pop textures to form DŌS’ unique, versatile sound. Both artists in DŌS (which means “two” in Spanish) were born in California and are of Latino descent. As family friends, connected by a longstanding bond between their fathers, Zay and Eli soon began making music together, and were inspired to create their own signature pop and R&B sound that honoured and transgressed the boundaries of their Hispanic Heritage. With big releases in place for 2021 & beyond, the talented young duo are poised to make their mark on the industry.