Singer, songwriter and actor Tiwa Savage has today released Lost Time, the first single taken from Water & Garri – The Sound Track Album. ‘Water & Garri’ is a feature film from Everything Savage and Unbound Studios and is set for release on May 10, 2024 on Prime Video with the full soundtrack also released on the same day through EMPIRE.
Watch Water & Garri trailer HERE
Produced by Khari ‘Needlz’ Cain (Bruno Mars, Drake, Cardi B) and Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, TY Dolla, Usher), Lost Time is a captivating, stripped back guitar-led mid tempo record which sees Savage reminiscing of a past love and the yearn to re-live happier times.
The immersive soundtrack album was curated by Savage and includes ten original songs from Tiwa alongside featured artists from the worlds of Afropop, R&B and Hip Hop. Giants such as Grammy nominated stars Olamide and Ayra Starr, respected Nigerian singer-songwriter ASA, Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist and singer Richard Bona, gospel artist Zacardi Cortez as well as newer talent such as Black Sherif, Young Jonn, Mystro Sugar and The Cavemenall feature on the album.
The Water & Garri film and its accompanying soundtrack marks a pivotal chapter in Tiwa’s artistic journey as she embarks in the world of film taking on her first lead role in a feature movie as well as its Executive Producer. The ‘Water & Garri’ film sees her play the role of Aisha, an ambitious fashion designer who returns to her native home ‘Eastside’ after 10 years away living in the United States following a family bereavement. At home, Aisha finds that things have drastically changed, violence has escalated, and tensions are high. As she reconnects with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind.
With Lost Time setting the tone, anticipation is building for the full Water & Garri soundtrack and of course, the movie. One can expect a collection of songs that complement the movie’s narrative and also showcase Tiwa Savage’s versatility as an artist. Whether it’s ballads like Lost Time or infectious Afrobeats tunes, the soundtrack promises a quality array of songs.
So, mark your calendars for May 10th and prepare to be swept away by Water & Garri, both on screen and through the magic of music.
Lost Time is out now on all streaming platforms. Listen here.
