Zambian Hip-hop heavyweight Drifta Trek teams up with talented vocalist Frank Ro on a touching, soul-moving joint record titled “Plus One.”
This romantic release comes at a time when Southern African music enthusiasts are looking for honest, emotionally based songs praising true friendship, wedding festivities and the pride of taking one’s chosen spouse into the world. With his articulate lyrical flow and relatable storytelling, Drifta Trek has been building a formidable presence in the Zambian music arena, and he joins forces with Frank Ro to deliver an honest, celebratory ode to finding one’s life partner and making it official in the eyes of family and society.
The sound architect builds a pleasant mid-tempo soundscape based on delicate acoustic guitar strings, soft piano keys and crisp percussion shakers. A steady Afro-pop drum kick pulses softly under a gentle rolling sub-bassline, keeping the heart rhythm of the track going with an infectuous bounce, without rushing the intimate environment. Meanwhile, the clean sound engineering provides adequate breathing space across the mix, ensuring that every rap bar, passionate melody and rich background harmony breaks through with immaculate clarity.
The early part of the track is driven by Drifta Trek’s distinctive textured flow, confident delivery and crisp breath control. He commands the patient pacing with ease, lacing his native Bemba and English lines with true conviction, and dropping smart wordplay and amorous insights right from his arrival. His grounded, charismatic delivery generates a sincere yet joyous vibe that immediately sets up the track’s fundamental theme.
Frank Ro comes into the arrangement to pick up the momentum with his distinctive silky register, lovely vocal lines and a passionate, irresistible chorus. Songwriting is about romantic dedication, celebrating your spouse as an act of blessing, making public affirmations of love, and proudly walking hand in hand as a married couple (“Plus One”). Both artists take private romantic musings and turn them into an amazing wedding and lifestyle hymn for couples everywhere, using their unique creative connection.
This CD flows beautifully throughout to provide a full, thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. All the while, the bright, soulful production lines up with their individual vocal styles, note for note.
This feel-good gem should be on your weekend wedding, road trip and romantic acoustic playlists—add it now! Stream “Plus One” on all digital music streaming platforms now!
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