Centric ft: CJae - Do Time (Single)
‘Do Time’ is the latest offering from Centric, and marks his first collaboration with acclaimed Grenadan songwriter CJae.
The track is a masterclass in the best of Afrobeat and R&B genres, showcasing the unique musical synergy between the two songwriting pros. Throughout the track, infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and intricate electronic production run riot in the R&B soundscape. Centric's incredible vocals add a rich, emotive layer to the track, effortlessly conveying the emotionally charged lyrical themes. The hook is irresistibly catchy, sailing through the song with a smooth melody, as Centric reminds you, “If you do the crime, baby, you must do time”. Speaking on the creative process ‘Do Time’, Centric shares, “Inspiration can come from a variety of places. When I’m inspired to create, I usually craft a blueprint of the melody in my head and go from there. CJae’s songwriting ability is amazing. He wrote the record. I believe he goes off where my melody takes him emotionally. We just have great chemistry. I initially reached out to feature him on a single called ‘Timing’. The song came out so well we just started creating music non-stop which eventually turned into our upcoming album ‘Redlight’.”
This release marks the first glimpse into their upcoming collaborative album, ‘Redlight,’ which is set to redefine the Afrobeat and R&B genres with its innovative and heartfelt compositions. The track was mixed by Alex Delgado and Centric, mastered by Bobby Below, and features contributions from Josh ‘Chozen’ Sanders, Joylin Music, and Wassim Rahmani. With its blend of rhythmic complexity and melodic sophistication, ‘Do Time’ is a testament to Centric's and CJae's collaborative genius, setting the stage for the highly anticipated album to arrive later this year.
Christopher Louray Mandujan, professionally known as Centric, is a renowned music composer and record producer. Starting his career as one half of the Hip-Hop duo Grand Opus, Centric crafted instrumentals for underground hip-hop acts before rising to produce for Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists across various genres. Whilst sculpting sensational tracks for the likes of Kenya, Jagged Edge, and Raheem DeVaughn, and providing soundtracks for MTV and VH1, Centric’s production prowess has been a staple in the industry.