Tochi – Play Me (2022)
Tochi is fusing upbeat Afrobeat music with a tale of emotional heartbreak and breakdowns in a relationship in ‘Play Me’. While the single depicts the failures in a relationship, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Through the single, Tochi considers how to overcome the breakdown of emotions and face the world with your head held high.
Using a splash of RnB and dance, she brings a lively feeling to a rather heavy topic, making it easier to connect with and work through. A solo singer and songwriter, Tochi looks to reach out to people around the world through her music. This single has already received a lot of attention with a TikTok challenge and serious user engagement that leaves you with the knowledge that she is a singer to watch.
‘Play Me’ gets you moving with the deep beats of the opening that instantly grip your muscles. There is a heated feeling to the melody that slides with the smooth heat of RnB. Woven into the rhythm are the undeniable sound of Afrobeats that get your feet tapping and your body bopping. The rather upbeat movement of the melody is perfectly combined with the rich slide of RnB. Throughout the single, there is a light sprinkling of dance vibes that enhance the moving feeling of the beats. As you listen to the melody, you hear little touches shine through the solid rhythmic movement of the track that adds depth to the sound, while bolstering the urge to move it fills you with.
While you are moving to the rhythm of the melody, Tochi’s vocals bring a twirl of pop to the RnB slide of the single. Her voice is rich and warm as it slides across your skin with a satin softness. Through the verses, she has you sinking into the rich slide of her performance, before bouncing to the chorus. The backing vocals on the chorus enhance the Afrobeat touch of the single, while solidifying the grip of the melody on your muscles. Each element of the single has been perfectly curated and crafted to enhance the fusion sound of the melody and the addictive slide of the vocals. While the performance hits all the right notes, the lyrics are packed with the power of overcoming heartbreak.
Tochi has you bouncing to the rhythm of ‘Play Me’, while facing the world of emotional breakdowns and overcoming heartbreak. The melody fuses rich beats with RnB slides to get you moving to the rhythm. Tochi’s vocals carry a heat to them as they work through emotional breakdowns and move on from heartbreak.
Find out more about Tochi on her Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
