Ugandan singer and songwriter Joshua Baraka has released the official music video for his song titled This Time. On this track, he works together with famous record producer Jae5. The single is taken directly from Joshua Baraka’s debut studio album titled Juvie.
Key Takeaways
- This Time is a joint track by Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka and producer Jae5.
- The song is featured on Joshua Baraka’s debut studio album titled Juvie.
- The lyrics tell a story of heartbreak, asking for forgiveness, and seeking a second chance.
Joshua Baraka Teams Up With Jae5 for This Time
The new release showcases a very deep emotional story about love, mistakes, and forgiveness. Joshua Baraka uses his smooth vocals to explain how hard it is to lose someone you truly care about. Listeners can feel the honest feelings packed inside every line of the song.
The Story Behind the Song
In This Time, the main theme circles around relationship troubles and asking for a second opportunity. The story begins late at night in the cold outside, where two lovers stand close together. Even though they hold hands, there is fear that the relationship might end soon.
The singer admits that he made big mistakes in the past because he was not mature enough. He asks his partner to give him one last shot to fix everything and do things properly. He sings openly about his regrets in the chorus:
“I’m sorry I broke your heart I didn’t know better / But Give me one more chance I might do better this time”
Production and Musical Style
Producer Jae5 brings his popular signature beat to give the track a great flow. The production mixes smooth African rhythms with modern sounds that fit Joshua’s vocal style easily. Fans who love modern East African releases, like Finale by Bien x Alikiba, will find this collaboration very enjoyable to listen to.
The lyrics also describe the confusion that comes when love alone is not enough to keep a relationship working. The partner asks tough questions about whether they can keep going despite the past hurt. Joshua captures this hard moment very clearly:
“You tell me baby love isn’t enough / This feels good but can we keep it up”
A Great Addition to the Debut Album Juvie
Joshua Baraka has been making big waves in the African music industry over the past few years. Putting out a full album like Juvie shows how dedicated he is to his career. Working with Jae5 on This Time helps him reach an even bigger audience around the world.
Much like other hit songs across the continent, such as Stress Killer by Sheebah, this song shows the high quality coming out of East Africa today. The music video matches the mood of the song nicely, giving viewers a visually simple yet deep experience.
You can now watch the official music video for This Time on YouTube. The full Juvie album is also available for streaming on all major digital music streaming services worldwide.
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