R&B and Gospel fans are buzzing over a fresh, faith-filled twist on one of today’s most beloved love songs. Singer DARIUS. has taken Muni Long’s hit “HRS & HRS” and reimagined it as a praise-and-worship anthem— and the internet can’t get enough.
A viral video of DARIUS. performing this heartfelt gospel rendition is making its rounds across social media, garnering thousands of views and sparking a wave of comments calling the performance “epic.” With smooth R&B tones infused with deep spiritual passion, DARIUS. manages to keep the original song’s warmth while shifting the focus to the One who deserves endless adoration.
Watch DARIUS.’ viral “HRS & HRS” Gospel rendition below and experience the sound everyone’s talking about.
Who Is DARIUS.?
In a new wave of Contemporary Christian and Gospel innovators, DARIUS. is carving his own lane. His sound is a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation—deeply rooted in the soul-stirring textures of classic Gospel while unapologetically pushing the boundaries of genre.
Born Darius Washington in the white-sand city of Clearwater, FL, this multi-talented artist, producer, and entrepreneur has been described as one of the music industry’s “best-kept secrets.” His artistry weaves together CCM, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, and Soul, creating a cross-generational sound that resonates with both traditional and modern audiences.
One of his unique creative ventures includes integrating 4DX multi-sensory experiences into his music—an innovative approach that allows audiences to feel music in more than just the sonic sense.
DARIUS. first caught national attention in 2012 when his debut single “There is a God” went viral on social media. That breakout moment opened doors to private auditions for The Voice and American Idol, and appearances on BET Sunday Best and The Word Network LIVE.
His journey recently took another major step forward when TRIBL Records—home to Grammy® Award-winning Gospel talents like Maverick City, Naomi Raine, and Chandler Moore—added him to its elite roster. Under their exclusive Distribution Plus+ deal, DARIUS. is set to release his live LP, “Live By Faith (Live In Tampa)”, featuring Gospel powerhouses Jonathan Nelson, B.Slade, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and more.
While music is his calling, DARIUS. also serves as Lead Pastor of Avenue Tampa, a creative outreach ministry in Florida. His mission to inspire purpose is deeply personal, shaped by his own journey of resilience—overcoming divorce, homelessness, and building his first business from the trunk of his car before achieving success in real estate.
Through every challenge, his story has been one of persistence, faith, and the belief that creativity can be a vessel for transformation.
With his worship-infused version of “HRS & HRS”, DARIUS. is doing more than covering a hit—he’s proving that music can be both familiar and revolutionary when infused with a Kingdom purpose. This viral moment is another step in his ongoing mission: to make music that is seen, heard, and felt—not just in the church, but across the world.