Krizbeatz, acclaimed lead of Africa’s music scene, comes through once more with this new track, “Touch Me”, to tell that Afrobeats heritage never gets old. The single is a thrilling collaboration with Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka and Nigerian singer FAVE, tugging at heartstrings to create this summer anthem.
“Touch Me” can be said to epitomize Krizbeatz’s ability to come up with a song at once emotionally resonant and sonically diverse. It is outstanding for its romantic theme and its Caribbean-inspired production, a style in which FAVE particularly excels. It has a very mellow production that just wraps one into some soothing rhythmic experience, showcasing the Caribbean influences brought to the table by FAVE.
FAVE does a great job on her part in the song. This lady, famous for her hit track “Baby Riddim,” brings softness and expressiveness to the song, descriptive of the ache of longing and tender affection. “Wanna get away, wanna blow off some steam / Would you come along, come along with me?” is delivered with a wistful, yet powerful, vocal performance; it well fits the romantic theme of the song.
Joshua Baraka’s feature on “Touch Me” cannot be overrated either. His smooth, reassuring vocals bring depth to the song, humbly blending with FAVE’s emotional delivery. Their chemistry together was palpable, and that just made their duet even more of a standout feature of the track. Sweet and earnest contributions from Baraka present a perfect counterpoint to the vulnerable, dreamy performance by FAVE.
The production from Krizbeatz on “Touch Me” is innovative and polished. How seamlessly he does this track—expertly fusing Caribbean and Afrobeats elements—lends testament to his quick wit as a producer. It is in the two-minute-plus runtime of the song that he really brings to the fore his ability to balance these many musical influences into a cohesive and engaging sound.
Songs like “Touch Me” are really responsible for keeping Afrobeats relevant in the world as far as its reach is concerned. His ability to merge style and emotion through his music keeps Krizbeatz among the most relevant names in the music business. With a new album in the works, “Touch Me” raises anticipation of the forthcoming body of work and ushers in an exciting new chapter in Krizbeatz’s career.
On that note, “Touch Me” is just one large pointer to how genius collaborations and imaginative production can come together to deliver a record that would make lasting impressions in history. Krizbeatz, Joshua Baraka, and FAVE have turned out something that not only celebrates love and escape but underlines the ever-changing terrain of Afrobeats.
