Rizk whispers praise to women
SINGER Rizk is paying homage to independent women on Whisper, his latest single.
Whisper was produced by Circaeleven. An accompanying video was recently released. It was directed by Joshua Solas (Hugh Wright Studios), and shot and edited by Cesar Buelto.
“The world teaches independent women to be strong and guarded, and whisper talks about letting that guard down, just for the person you care about. If you love me, you don’t have to yell it from the mountain top. Just whisper it to me. It’s an invitation to intimacy,” Rizk told the Jamaica Observer.
Tackling matters of the heart isn’t new for the Kingston-reared Rizk. He previously released songs, including Goodie Goodie Gal, Specialty, and Your Way.
The recording artiste hopes that his musical growth will help to define his style and sound.
“This summer you can expect some collaborations to drop, and another few singles later in the year. I’m preparing to have music ready from now, all the way into next summer,” he shared.
“I want my sound to function in the mainstream, so I have to be deliberate about making each song sound different and exciting while maintaining a healthy balance of pop/r&b and island/afro influences. I’m trying to lock in on my lane musically, but still, find ways to challenge peoples’ expectations. I think my sound has become more focused, but at the same time more adaptable. I’m looking forward to sharing all the new music I have in store,” he continued.
Rizk (real name Matthew Mahfood) attended St Hugh’s Preparatory and later American International School of Kingston before migrating to Georgia, USA, during his teenage years.
“I hope to help widen the scope of what the world can expect from Jamaica. We have such a rich culture, especially when it comes to music. However, we as a country have so much more to offer. My sound blends mainstream pop/r&b with dancehall, reggae, Afro, and some Latin influence, and aims to be a universal sound that can be appreciated and understood by not only Jamaicans, but the rest of the world,” said Rizk.