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We Have an Update on Candiace Dillard Bassett and Drew Sidora's Friendship & Future Collabs

As the RHOP cast member looks to "grow as an artist," could another collaboration with Drew be in her future?

By Shannon Raphael

As her official bio for notes, Candiace Dillard Bassett is "extremely busy" in her music career on The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8.

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On Episode 2 of Season 8, which aired on November 12, Candiace is looking to spread her wings (pun intended) by leaving her current record label, Monarch, in favor of something bigger.

She's also touring around the country to promote her Deep Space (Deluxe Edition) album, and she's setting up her guest performances. 

After collaborating with The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Drew Sidora on "Affirmations Part II," Candiace discussed the possibility of working together again on the episode. Keep scrolling to find out what she revealed. 

Candiace Dillard Bassett Shares an Update on Her Friendship with Drew Sidora

While meeting with her manager, Nye, Candiace discusses her options for her upcoming tour dates. As she prepares to return to Chicago, Nye wonders if Chicago native Drew would be the right "special guest" to bring onto the stage. 

Though Candiace and Drew previously shared the stage (their duet was featured on RHOA Season 15) — and they released a remix of Candiace's song, "Affirmations," the RHOP cast member is reluctant to work with the multi-hyphenate for one main reason.

"I don't feel like I need to do anything more musically with her," Candiace explains. "I sold out Chicago. I'm just saying, I don't need Drew or anyone of note to bring butts to the seats. Sorry, I'm tired."

Split of Candiace Dillard at WWHL, and Drew Sidora at Bravocon 2022

Candiace Dillard Bassett's Next Steps in Her Music Career

As previously mentioned, Candiace is also looking to grow in her music career. Though she had a "great" experience with her first record label, she's looking to move on.

"The way that [the] music business works is that you have a contract with a label. My contract with Monarch will be up soon," Candiace explains in an interview on the episode. "As I'm looking to grow as an artist, I have to grow the machine around me. So, moving away from Monarch is just the next step in the process of world domination."

What Else to Expect from Candiace Dillard Bassett on RHOP Season 8

In addition to her music moves, Candiace's touring schedule and expenses are taking a  "toll" on her marriage to Chris Bassett.

Per her bio, Candiace "becomes even more anxious" when she makes a new discovery about her health.

Plus, "within the group, relationships are strained as Candiace is going through her usual on again-off again with Ashley, not speaking with Gizelle and going through a rough patch with Robyn."

Find out what will happen next in Candiace's personal life, and in her plan for "world domination" by tuning in to new episodes of RHOP Season 8 on Sundays at 8/7c. Stream episodes the next day on Peacock

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