Taking the writing of love songs back to the bare essentials, Joseph Rutakangwa simplifies with poetry and piano-led warmth, throughout the celebratory and intimate I Am Meant For You.
Openly reflecting upon the strength of a relationship built to last, I Am Meant For You begins with familiar references to ‘You are my fire, my only desire’, and later evolves through more personal anecdotes regarding starting a family, kindness, protection and growing old together.
“Life makes sense with you, your kindness heals my heart”
In a sense, Joseph Rutakangwa draws from a plethora of romantic pools with this single, but on the musical front he makes sure to showcase a distinct style in both vocal presence and production, which helps light up a new approach to the classic love song.
Retro rhythmic hi-hats and repeating piano loops meet with these melodic short lines throughout the new single, creating a colorful and excited vibe maintained within a comforting and mellow overall tone. The result is a song that’s naturally evocative, uplifting, and easily recognizable.
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Joseph Rutakangwa’s repertoire is growing at pace lately, the likes of We Are Dispensible and Kia wracking up hundreds of thousands of streams, and meanwhile drawing focus to this dance-pop production thread and these unmistakable, heartfelt and endearing vocals.
Almost always the songwriting leads with a sense of poetry and possibility. Consider the upbeat energy and brightness of Let It Be Us (Remix), again inspiring kindness, oneness and optimism.
However, far from confined to a single style, the likes of F The Music also lays bare a stripped-back rhythm and angsty vocal, which loops out with far more grit and a ‘f*ck the world’ sentiment – ultimately reinforcing the unpredictable aspect of Joseph’s artistry.
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