The multi-dimensional R&B singer-songwriter continues to showcase his supreme musicality across this new heavy-weight collaboration; sleek and sultry at its centre, Phabo floats atop the sun-soaked production from Malik Ninety Five (AJ Tracey, YK Osiris, Jay Rock) while Shaé’s vocal range playfully harmonises in effortless fashion.
The track emerges as an intoxicating environment, juxtaposing the illustrations of a long-distance relationship and the complicated emotions that blur the lines between love, lust, musings, heartbreak and passion. ‘Out of Touch’ emerges as a stunning new offering that will continue the attention around the young talent as a powerful name crossing international borders in the R&B landscape.
Speaking on the record, Phabo explains:
“As an artist, we coexist with an ongoing stigma that we’re unable to walk a faithful line when it comes to long-distance relationships. Oftentimes we stumble upon love in new cities and countries which leaves us chasing a moment or a specific emotion. A feeling that easily flees with surmounting schedule demands and a budding career. So I feel like this song fairly allows space for both Shae and I to detail what that experience can be like.”
Fresh from his breakthrough COLORS performance (1M+ streams) and a sold-out headline tour, Phabo has swiftly developed a significant following across the globe. The release of his 2021 debut album Soulquarius (via the acclaimed label Soulection) marked a pivot moment for the rising artist – a striking record laced with notable guest appearances from Alex Vaughn, Destin Conrad, Rexx Life Raj and Mntra alongside production work by LosHendrix (SZA, Giveon, Childish Gambino) and Louie Lastic (Goldlink, Masego, Kali Uchis). With critical attention across the likes of NOISEY, UPROXX, ONES TO WATCH and RATED RNB, Phabo’s talent and creative artistry have quickly established him as one of the most exciting R&B artists on the rise.
Trailblazing a new lane in alternative R&B, Phabo’s rich artistry feels as beautiful as it is meaningful – and will no doubt deliver him further attention in 2023. With many releases still to come, we anticipate another standout year for a serious new star in the making.
‘Out of Touch’ is available now via all major platforms.
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