The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone. This is news to nobody who followed this artist since he was born, because with each song, this artist’s blend of contemporary pop and pop-rock with complex melodic arrangements keeps pushing the boundaries. Hold Me Tonight” is more than just a catchy tune with deeply reflective lyrics over personal demons and pursuit of change; it’s raw emotional experience.
Apart from that, there is also the fact that Baba is urged by an unquenchable thirst to make music. This multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and producer carved out a niche for himself after having experimented with several genres of music. His creative imagination has given way to several critically acclaimed albums and singles in different artiste names, whereby he has garnered a fan base and praise from industry critics alike.
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Now taking center stage as a solo artist, the journey for Baba is only just beginning. Complimenting his iTunes success, he’s also been making waves on the world indie charts where Hold Me Tonight recently reached position 13. The artistic brilliancy of Baba does not stop with music; he directed the music video to the single himself, creating a visually striking piece that reflects the hopeful and overcoming theme present in the song. Independently produced, the video is filled with artistic projections symbolizing hope coming from rock bottom, further showing the brilliance of Baba in his craft.
They were also able to attend Baba’s first tour where he performed live and showcased his unique vocals on stage. His live shows have been as entertaining as his records, loaded with the same style and intensity that catapulted him into the charts.
Baba garnered attention and pushed his creative boundaries with his “30 songs in 30 days” challenge. The daring project captured the interest of music enthusiasts globally, and once more sealed the spot of Baba in the hit list of innovative artists.
Between touring nonstop and dropping new music, it’s safe to say this is far from the end for Baba. Check out his most recent single Hold Me Tonight, out now on all major platforms, or via the official music video on YouTube here.
Delve into the world of Baba and get a deeper look into the sounds getting everyone talking. You can find his music online here.
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