TERRACOTTA, produced by Canada’s own gooch, is an exploration and practice in boundary-setting for the sake of self-preservation and vocalizes what it means to truly know your worth. Tamani Joy begins by recognizing the infinite nature of his capacity to love. This recognition is followed by melancholic detailing of a failed relationship that he’s declaratively decided is no longer worth his time.
Tamani’s taking his audience into the depths of his mind and finishes with a captivating, melodic hook that’s the boundary-setting anthem of the season. Throughout the song, Tamani opens the door to conversation around unconditional vs. conditional love; a powerful reminder in knowing when it’s time to walk away from something or someone you once loved so deeply.
Sonically, the song stays true to its endearing title. The cadence feels like a lightly textured terracotta pot carrying budding plant life and is an incredible metaphor for the new music Tamani plans to rollout over the course of the next few months. Tamani encourages his audience to come for a ride on his journey toward inviting newness in and allowing a fresh, more personal era to incarnate.