Backslide

Tireek

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A dreamy pop song with lofi beats and soft vocals.

Tireek is a Brooklyn native who immersed himself in hip-hop culture throughout his childhood. Eventually, he found his passion in music after spending time drawing, writing, and creating films. Tireek has an impressive flow with honest, vulnerable lyrics. Content-wise, he examines relationship dynamics and personal struggles; in addition, he tries to inspire people going through hard times. His songs are available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Recently, Tireek dropped the hit single “Backslide” with fellow artist Sonia Rose.

“Backslide” has vocals that stand out more than anything else in the song. The juxtaposition of Tireek’s lower, sultry voice and Sonia Rose’s airy, light voice makes this single so pleasing to the ear. Like two sides of the same coin, they sound like the masculine and feminine versions of the same voice. Rose and Tireek go back and forth throughout to keep the listener engaged, and the pair seem comfortable together. It’s the kind of chemistry that makes the song more exciting. So, stream Tireek’s “Backslide” today so you can be swept away into a world of soft, comforting voices.

Sachael Carter

Saschael is a Brooklyn native, and currently a senior English major at Howard University. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, being in nature and writing short stories and novels.