Backslide - Single
Tireek feat. Sonia Rose
Written by: Jonathan Akpede
20 March 2022
Exciting talent Tireek, originally hailing from Brooklyn New York, drops back onto the scene with a new single “Backslide'' featuring vocalist Sonia Rose of the New York Alt/Pop Rock band The Uncertain.When describing the concept of the song for us Tireek, explains that to Backslide means to relapse into bad habits. This record is about going to that person you know you can trust to confide in and being able to find comfort in connecting with them during your lowest moments. Sometimes the feeling of experiencing a backslide can be anticipated, hence the lyric “I feel it on the horizon”.
Backslide (Single Cover) by Tireek
Before things gets too bad you may resort to reaching out to this person, as mentioned before, to provide help with feelings you may be experiencing. The lyrics “drowning in all of my vices” and “guiltiness all on my conscious” express these themes very well and are sung in the hook of the song. The instrumental for this track shows clear afrobeat inspiration and is complimented nicely by the melodic vocals of Tireek and Sonia Rose. The record displays the versatility of these two artists and is a great change of pace.
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