Tiwa Savage, the undisputed queen of Afropop, returns with "Lost Time," a soul-stirring ballad that cuts deep with nostalgia and longing. To discredit herself, as "Lost Time" is the initial track of Water & Garri The Soundtrack, it's more like carrying you on an emotional high with impeccable melodies.
By hitmaking producers Khari 'Needlz' Cain (Bruno Mars, Drake, Cardi B) and Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Usher), "Lost Time" is a pared-back work of mid-tempo art. With its gentle instructional guitar lines and a Tiwa whose vocal timbre is effortlessly raw, "Lost Time" carries you into a place of introspection where love used to bloom but now lives only in memory. It's a painful song in the best possible way and relates to anyone who has ever wanted to return to the good old days.
But this is merely the beginning. Water & Garri, which premieres on Prime Video, is a full-circle moment for Savage. Not only does she star as Aisha, a designer returning home to Nigeria after a decade abroad, but she is also an Executive Producer. Like the film, the accompanying soundtrack looks set to be a cultural moment of its own, featuring collaborations with Olamide, Ayra Starr, ASA, Richard Bona, Black Sherif, The Cavemen, and others.
If "Lost Time" is a sign, Water & Garri The Soundtrack will be an immersive, emotional ride. Tiwa Savage is creating experiences, and this one is sure to leave a lasting mark.