Swiss-born and London based artist RAÍZ makes his debut with the new single, “Nightmare.” Over an 80s-style synth and infectious beat, RAÍZ tells listeners a story of love and loss. Co-written and co-produced through ZOOM sessions and WhatsApp conversations, RAÍZ uses the time of isolation to reflect and create.
The dark tune gives Weeknd inspired production with RnB style vocals. The quick hit of the drum mimics his constant stream of thoughts as he remembers a relationship that has come and gone, but he can’t let go of.
The production and vocals create a perfect mix, making listeners want to keep the track on repeat. Just like RAÍZ and his lost love, this track won’t be easy to escape (not that you’ll want to!).
He sings, “I’m running out of time/Still looking for a life line,” more than once in the song, showing how the more he reaches for the past, the further away he feels from it. RAÍZ can’t move on, but he recognizes he’s “way too far gone” and “might never get another chance to right this.”
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