ROKITA's latest single, "Just Wanna Be With You," is a deeply personal, emotionally resonant tribute. Michigan-based artist, songwriter, and producer Chris Rokita's "You" is as intimate as it is universal.
Penned in tribute to his late mother, Marian, "Just Wanna Be With You."is an achingly beautiful love letter through the ages suffused with gratitude, aching for what once was, and the unquenchable bond between a mother and son. Soaring guitar lines that seem to have been sung from the heavens alternate with earthy, grounding percussion that keeps the emotions raw and tangible.
Legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff, whose dynamic playing brings cinematic color to each beat, also adds power to "Just Wanna Be With You." His rhythms are heartbeats: steady, strong, and alive, propelling "Just Wanna Be With You" forward with a pulse that beats in time with the feelings behind every lyric.
Above all, "Just Wanna Be With You's Most Personal Origins "Just Wanna Be With You" resonates with anyone who has loved and lost. It's a reminder that memories don't just fade, love doesn't go away, and music has the ability to keep those we long for near.
With this release, ROKITA not only pays tribute to his mother's legacy but fortifies his own as a songwriter unafraid to feel, allowing his music to do the talking where words fall flat. Prepare to be moved.