Jethro Tait has solidified himself as one of the best singer/songwriters in the local pop space. His latest EP ‘I Don’t Sleep’, which was released last year, continues to be a streaming phenomenon and as the star drops ‘Weirdo’ as the next single off the project, he’s tapped The Voice South Africa winner Craig Lucas for the official remix.
‘Weirdo’ is a relatable, slightly melancholic take on introversion as a character trait. Both Jethro and Criag have often spoken about their battle with anxiety which makes this collaboration incredibly special as both are able to share their mental health journey through song.
Jethro bares his soul lyrically and pulls listeners into his personal narrative in this playful pop track whole Craig Lucas adds lyrics, vocals and a pinch of soul to the official remix.
‘Weirdo’ is a track that Jethro personally is very attached to. Always having felt like somewhat of a ‘weirdo’ his whole life, the song speaks of his inability to blend into the social world one would expect from him.
Bringing Craig into his musical space was somewhat of a natural transition from collaborative song-writing after Craig’s win on The Voice. The two artists have previously felt a good song-writing connection and Craig felt like a natural choice to bring into the track. The result is a beautiful blend of two remarkable young voices adding their own distinct flair on an already superior pop song that Jethro admits not only helped him accept his ‘weirdness’ but also made him aware of how much people’s negative opinions can affect us.
Listen to the ‘Weirdo’ remix below and read more music news here.
