After a six-year hiatus, multi-award-winning, JUNO-nominated Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer WDF (formerly Warren Dean Flandez) returns with a new studio album.
Under his newly minted pseudonym, Tsawwassen’s WDF unveils [RE]Covered, an album that reimagines cover songs and explores the complexities of love, loss, and the trials of life.
The first single from [RE]Covered, a fresh take on the cult classic hit Lovesong by The Cure, is scheduled for release on Sept. 13 on all digital streaming platforms.
This track will be accompanied by a Leo Award-winning music video, filmed partially in Ladner’s iconic Harris Barn and the breathtaking Hoodoos of Drumheller, Alta.
The album also features revitalized versions of beloved tracks from legendary artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Paula Abdul, Lionel Richie, and Canadian music royalty Bryan Adams and K.D. Lang.
WDF’s return to music has not been without its challenges.
He spent several years privately battling a chronic illness that affected both his mobility and voice. During this time, he made the difficult decision to step back from music to prioritize his health, focusing on family and community engagement in Tsawwassen, cultivating harmony from a social aspect rather than a musical one.
“The title [RE]Covered carries a double meaning to me. While it refers to the reimagined cover songs on my album, it also reflects my personal journey of recovery and renewal, both physically and creatively,” he said.
WDF is not your typical face of the Canadian music industry.
For much of his life and career, he tried to fit into a mould that didn’t quite suit him. Now, he’s redefining what it means to be a Canadian recording artist, diversifying the common narrative with a fresh, authentic perspective.
Born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, raised in Edmonton, and now residing in Tsawwassen, WDF has embraced his roots and reinvented himself in a way that is true to his identity. His soulfully charged, gospel-infused, genre-blending style continues to create music with purpose—a sound that resonates deeply with anyone who has a heartbeat.
