Uncover Tyriek Clement’s heartfelt RnB ballad

Tyriek Clement – ‘Flying Away’

‘It’s loopy that we’re strangers now’, remarks the opening verse of Tyriek Clement’s ‘Flying Away’. Sure, we’re in basic RnB ballad territory right here – pining over a misplaced love, however Clement brings a youthful earnestness that makes all of it ring true once more. 

Tyriek Clement is a Hackney-bred R&B and soul singer. With a handful of singles launched, he’s opening 2024 with a basic heartbreak, she’s-better-off-without-me observe.

‘Flying Away’ is a stripped-back R&B love tune, with a pure sound and a coronary heart on its sleeve.

The youthful lyrics element seeing an ex once more – ‘you appear to be you’re in a greater place’ – and all of the regrets that come flooding again. There are some moments of maturer introspection with strains like ‘my past love was by no means gonna be my greatest love’ and ‘I couldn’t convey myself to say goodbye to your face’, however the hovering refrain is all angst, wailing ‘she’s flying away, she’s going to a greater place’. The refrain melody is memorable and basic, whereas the verses are extra pacey and modern-influenced. Clement’s recent vocals take centre stage, exhibiting dedication and adaptability – I solely want there was much less autotune so I might hear his completed voice higher. 

The minimal manufacturing focuses on the vocals and the ringing, reverberating piano, with some touches of backing vocals. Whereas nothing groundbreaking, there’s an simple sincerity to it. Artists like John Legend and Usher come to thoughts, so anybody on the lookout for a soulful tearjerker to scream-sing alongside to ought to give this one a go. 

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Phrases Eden Tredwell