Jarrad Ricketts has won over the hearts of many South Africans since the release of his SAMA-nominated debut album ‘Break The Rules’. He teams up with the DJ Superior on his brand new single ‘These Arms’ – out now through Gallo Record Company across all digital platforms.
Cape Town-based Jarrad Ricketts collaborated with Joburg-based producer, DJ Superior to create a fresh new summer anthem entitled ‘These Arms’ which combines slick pop with the alluring progressive rhythm of Amapiano.
It was social media that brought these two creatives together during the pandemic, which saw them both put pen to paper and create an exciting and eclectic sound to usher in the new season. Both Jarrad and DJ Superior were so excited to get back into their respective studios to do what they love, which is to create music.
“During these difficult times it is truly the power of collaboration that can carry so many of us through. Social media and the virtual space have made it so much easier for us artists and producers to create and contribute to our industry, even though we are geographically dispersed”, says Jarrad.
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‘These Arms’ was inspired by a road show Jarrad performed where the focus was bringing awareness to gender-based violence. The song is a message to anyone who has experienced gender-based violence to know that all the heartache and pain will come to an end, and that they will find a LOVE that conquers all. A LOVE that is patient, kind and supportive. “As a male I feel it is important to take a stance against this social ill, and as an artist I am truly honoured to use my platform and creativity to bring a focus to this,” comments Jarrad. He continues saying “As an artist I am always eager to learn and grow and working with DJ Superior was organic and effortless. We got into studio and allowed the creative juices to take over and literally recorded and produced the entire song in two hours. I’m also always so excited to work with brand new talent, and so I knew that whatever we created through experimentation would be something I had never done before.”
Jarrad is eager for audiences to see and hear a different side to him, and to enjoy this new passage of his music where he is completely open to embracing the new.
‘Jarrad Ricketts – These Arms (feat. DJ Superior)’ is out now across all digital platforms https://lnk.to/TheseArms
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