SINGAPORE — R&B artist Gareth.T released his first single via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records, “best me i can.”
Currently based in Boston while studying at Berklee College of Music, Gareth.T shared the story behind the song: “I wrote this song after my grandma passed away recently. Even though we weren’t that close and it didn’t emotionally affect me too much, it really got me thinking about how short and fragile life is, and that time doesn’t really stop for anyone. So in the song I kinda reflect on my 20 years of life, and I’ve come to a conclusion, that I’m going to try to be the best me I can, everyday.”
In this self-produced track, Gareth.T takes influences from 80s/90s R&B and combines them with modern elements like the drums and 808s, creating a novel blend of new and old.
“I think the line ‘best me I can’ would be the most important thing in the song, and the part I like the most as it’s a really simple concept to get. But with some lush harmonies and the soulful groove, the cheesiness of the line is taken away,” said Gareth.T.
Gareth.T has been releasing a track every month in 2020 and will be keeping up this prolific pace moving forward.
Listen to the track here
