Waithaka's new single, "Soul'd Duets," provides his ear for rich, ambient sound and weaves it through fifteen tracks of soul-infused synth and R&B. Out now on all major streaming platforms, this exquisitely curated compilation of duets is a testament to WWaithaka 's two-decade odyssey of crafting music that connects on the deepest of levels.
From the opening moments of "Soul'd Duets," Waithaka sets a contemplative tone with a poetic spoken word piece about "dancing on fixed memories." This pensive introduction leads into a rich, textured soundscape where dreamy production and earnest storytelling live side by side. Tracks like" City Love" and "I Got You" stand out as emotional bookends, with a sense of intimacy yet expansiveness that sticks around long after the music fades.
One of Waithaka's greatest strengths is his ability to balance contrast. He combines meditative calm with dynamic movement. I Surrender is a perfect example of this duality, possessing a driving groove that's simply impossible to resist and yet still maintaining the unmistakable heat and texture of the record. In contemplative and rhythmic spaces, Soul'd Duets welcomes listeners into an intimate yet accessible nexus.
At 57 minutes and 11 seconds, this is a mood, an atmosphere, an experience. With Soul'd Duets, Waithaka builds an emotional terrain in which every note becomes its stroke on the soul's canvas.