Rising African singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka shares his new single, ‘Lonely’, today

In just a few years, Ugandan star Joshua Baraka has been winning fans all over the globe with his accessible and soulful R&B-leaning Afropop sound. After a summer run of top-tier features with the likes of Fave, DJ Neptune, Mr Tee and Tenorboy (on chart-topping East African radio hit, ‘Digii IV’ [830K streams]), he’s set to share ‘Lonely’, the lead cut of his forthcoming mixtape. Produced by P Priime (whose credits include Pink Panthress, Rema, Burna Boy), ‘Lonely’ draws on the sonic innovation of iconic 90s Timbaland R&B beats, fusing this influence with Baraka’s yearning Afrosoul style to create an all-new sound.& Drenched in trademark sweet and soulful melodies, ‘Lonely’ draws on the nostalgic sonics and emotions of old school R&B, paying homage to the music that has had such an influence on his sound, whilst also showcasing another side to his artistry. Baraka explains “In a day and age where Afrobeats is a default for a lot of African artists, I wanted to show an African approach to R&B and give the world a glimpse at how diverse African artists can be.” Rising through the ranks as an artist to watch, this year, Joshua’s been named as one of...