Ro James is again with new music. The Grammy-nominated singer has launched a brand new single, “Platonic,” by way of TTT Information.
Produced by his longtime collaborator Brady Watt, “Platonic” hears Ro singing a few deepening bond with a particular individual’s thoughts and soul somewhat than their physique. It speaks to constructing a friendship as the inspiration of a possible relationship earlier than taking issues additional.
“‘Trigger we preserve it platonic / Could possibly be the one for me / Greatest a part of my day, match my vitality / Let’s take over the world, you’re the solar for me,” James sings over a heat bassline that’s coupled with a fragile piano.
Talking on “Platonic,” James shared, “Created this [with] my bro/producer Brady Watt. Wished to discover the idea of connection with out having to be bodily and highlighting the great thing about platonic friendships.”
Watt wrote on X (previously Twitter), “That is our first official launch collectively once more since our R&B basic ‘A.D.I.D.A.S.‘ that we recorded in my room in Harlem 10 years in the past and adjusted our lives.”
“Platonic” is Ro James’ first musical launch since his 2020 sophomore album, MANTIC. The 15-track set, launched on ByStorm Leisure/RCA Information, included singles comparable to “Excuse Me,” “Sensitive Feely,” “Final Time” and “Too A lot” that includes Miguel. The album additionally included options from Brandy (“Plan B“) and Masego (“Gradual Down”).
In a 2020 interview with Rated R&B, Brandy mentioned engaged on “Plan B.” ” Ro James has been so supportive over time. He’s been to lots of my studio classes simply listening to the brand new music and giving his opinion, so it’s solely proper he got here by one of many classes and performed me ‘Plan B,’” Brandy stated.
She added, “It was type of already achieved. He was like, ‘What are you able to do on it?’ I used to be like, ‘Let me simply sing round you, add some harmonies and put a bunch of ghost vocals on the tune.’ And that’s what occurred. I like what he allowed me to do. It’s a phenomenal tune.”
MANTIC was ranked No. 2 on Rated R&B’s 30 Greatest R&B Albums of 2020 checklist. “Though MANTIC flew underneath the radar commercially, it nonetheless provides to the seeds James has been planting over time that can ultimately bloom into the flowers he’ll obtain sooner or later,” wrote Keithan Samuels.
In 2017, Ro James launched his debut album, ELDORADO. The album included the hit lead single, “Permission,” which was nominated for Greatest R&B Efficiency on the 59th Grammy Awards. “Permission,” produced by Soundz, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Songs chart (now known as Grownup R&B Airplay).
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