D Chrome Foster

Event ID: MS64334

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 1:15 AM - 1:25 AM

Venue: Riviere

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Summary

With a voice that blends classic soul’s raw emotion with the edge of modern hip-hop, D’Chrome Foster is carving out a unique lane in today’s Hip-Hop/R&B scene. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, his sound reflects the spirit of ’90s hip-hop while exploring themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Born Serge R. Thony, Foster honed his craft battling on New York’s Lower East Side at venues like The Pyramid’s “End of the Weak.” Inspired by icons such as Harry Belafonte and Michael Jackson, he developed a style that feels both timeless and deeply personal. His early theater work earned praise from The New York Times, calling him “young, cocky and ready to take over the world.” Classically trained at Esper Studio, he later earned his MFA from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Foster has appeared in off-Broadway productions including Ethel Sings, In Bed with Roy Cohn, and Kansas City Swing, along with television roles and national commercials. His singles “January” and “L.O.V.E.” have gained thousands of streams and social media traction. With new releases Right Now and Gang, D’Chrome continues to evolve—delivering music rooted in authenticity, healing, and soul.

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