Kareem Elmashad is back with his latest single, “Afraid of Love.” A marked departure from his regular sound, this brand new single takes elements from his typical style of simple but catchy tunes, and injects a bit of uniqueness into the mix. The result is a genuine one-of-a-kind tune, one that simply wants to have fun while still being an excellent showcase of musical talent and skill.
Those familiar with the work of Kareem Elmashad should be well acquainted to his signature style. A combination of upbeat rhythms and groovy synths is an instant invitation to start bobbing your head along to the music. For his latest single however, the artist has decided to throw in a few more influences into the mix, making for a song that’s romantic and melancholic in equal parts.
It’s a brave step forward for the artist, but one that we believe has paid off for him in a big way. Adding hints from older influences of music, the result is a song that carries all the catchy goodness that Kareem is known for, with the extra emotional gravitas that comes with topics such as these.
The pace of the song is fast and upbeat, as one would expect from a Kareem Elmashad song. What one doesn’t expect however is the emotional gut punch that comes as the result of some strong lyrical writing chops, presented with the necessary emotion to convey the depth of the story being woven. A warm and inviting atmosphere is also developed effortlessly with this one.
It’s a feature that expands our view on Kareem Elmashad’s career as an artist, being a great display of his skill. Not only does it grow his own style further, but it’s also a fascinating showing of how he can change things up when needed. It’s an important skill to have in music and helps ensure that the artist can continue to keep their fans’ interest over long periods of time.
We’re eager to see more from Kareem Elmashad after this. As his music grows with him, we’re sure we’re going to see even more impressive tracks and singles from the artist. For now however, we will continue listening to “Afraid of Love,” and enjoy one of the better dance tracks to have been released in the past few months.
To hear more from Kareem Elmashad and stay up-to-date with his latest projects, you can check him out at the following links:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hlL1ScLy5GU0YO9PmGcng
http://instagram.com/kareemelmashad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWG9vsyQaCIdhQ6hmFRJJiw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kareem-elmashad/1618515847
