NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY: SUZY - "HOLIDAY" featuring DPR LIVE

Just when you can't get the words "Martini Blue," out of your head, Dream Perfect Regime, announces that DPR LIVE is featured in a collaboration with JYP's SUZY for her single "HOLIDAY." The title track will be on her second mini album 'Faces Of Love'. "HOLIDAY" drops on January 29. Check out the small preview of the album below.

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