Tkay Maidza is back with a smooth, nostalgia-soaked treat called ‘Romanticize’, which also has her teaming up with US R&B artist Jenevieve for her exquisite vocal work, and visual director Adrian Yu for a sleek visual accompaniment.
Leaning into soulful disco grooves, funky basslines and shimmering production, the track finds Tkay exploring a warmer, more sensual sound without losing the sharp lyricism and confidence that have become her trademark.
“‘Romanticize’ is about reaching a plateau in a relationship or also life in general. I felt everything around this period of my life was reaching a complete halt going back and forth, and I found myself listening to old music trying to tap into creative ideas in ways I haven’t in a long time. I was listening to Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Pale Jay a lot around this era as well as a lot of 90s R&B music, I started to go for long hikes & reconnect with nature. It’s a moment of wanting to go back to the better time period of life but I’m fighting with myself to acknowledge what is occurring and that the current changes are affecting me – that’s why it’s really tongue cheek in terms of the writing. It’s to find the light heartedness in the whole experience. There’s a curiosity of going through the same cycle but having too much pride at the same time.” ~ Tkay Maidza