Tiwa Savage Channels ’90s R&B Energy in New Single “You 4 Me”
Nigerian music powerhouse Tiwa Savage is back with a new single, You 4 Me, a soulful R&B track that previews her upcoming album This One Is Personal. Produced by Mystro, the song draws inspiration from Tamia’s classic So Into You, reimagined through Savage’s signature style and rich vocal delivery.
Blending smooth harmonies with heartfelt lyrics, You 4 Me captures the blissful rush of new love. The track marks a clear nod to Savage’s deep-rooted love for ’90s R&B – an influence she’s proudly carried throughout her career. “I’m a ’90s R&B girl at heart,” she has said, and it shows in the track’s warm textures and emotional tone reminiscent of Brandy and Mary J. Blige.
The release signals a new creative phase for the award-winning singer, who has spent nearly two decades shaping the sound of Afrobeats while branching into new artistic territory. Born in Lagos and raised in the UK, with formal training in the United States, Savage’s global background continues to shape her evolving sound.
From early chart-toppers like Kele Kele Love to fan favorites such as Koroba and Malo, Tiwa Savage has built a career that resonates across cultures. Her portfolio includes collaborations with Beyoncé, Nas, Brandy, Wizkid, and Sam Smith, as well as songwriting credits for Babyface and Fantasia. She also provided backing vocals for Whitney Houston and George Michael in the early days of her career.
In 2024, she made her acting and producing debut with Water & Garri, performed at King Charles III’s coronation concert, and graced the digital cover of Billboard magazine – further cementing her place as a global cultural force. With almost three million monthly listeners on Spotify and a massive social media following, Tiwa’s reach remains powerful.
You 4 Me is more than a throwback—it’s a confident step into a new soundscape. As anticipation builds for This One Is Personal, Tiwa Savage is not just drawing from her roots – she’s rewriting them on her own terms.
