R&B Artist Turquoise Prince Releases Fire New Single “Lighter”

Something good finally came out of our nation’s capital – R&B artist Turquoise Prince. The electric singer from Canberra has released a fire new single  “Lighter” ahead of a national tour with hip-hop duo Spit Syndicate this month. 

Since his debut single “Worlds Apart in 2016, Turquoise Prince has been no stranger to topping national Spotify viral charts, or to featuring on Triple J – the on-air haven for local artists. Like his previous singles, including “Sunday Sesh,” “Lighter” is a stellar fusion of soul, pop and R&B that tells an achingly beautiful story of unrequited love.

Courtesy of Warner Music Australia

From the first listen, one particular lyric etched into my brain: “Put your lighter to my mind and burn some sense into it”. Sensual, deep and irresistibly smooth, the mellow dance track explodes with lyrics like this. A catchy chorus and the comforting scratch of a vinyl record, coupled with a rhythmic synth beat, makes for something refreshingly unique in the R&B genre. With a winning combination of explosive live performances, magnetic energy and undeniable soul, a revival for Aussie R&B is on the horizon with this polished, raw talent.

Speaking about the new single, the Freddie-Mercury-obsessed singer explains (from Warner Music Australia):

“It’s about staring into the eyes of temptation. Everybody’s been there – whether you’re tempted to smash a late night Uber eats, or in this case fall in love with a girl that has a boyfriend. I love the song because it takes me there every time,” 
Previously featuring at some small festivals, including Groovin the Moo, Listen Out and Spilt Milk to name a few, the singer continues a jam-packed touring schedule alongside Aria award-winning duo Spit Syndicate on their national Orbit tour this June.

Listen to the new single here and check out dates for the upcoming national tour below!

THUR 14 JUN            LONG JETTY HOTEL, LONG JETTY
FRI 15 JUN                 CAMBRIDGE HOTEL. NEWCASTLE
SAT 16 JUN               THE FACTORY THEATRE, SYDNEY
THUR 21 JUN            KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
FRI 22 JUN                 WORKERS CLUB, GEELONG
SAT 23 JUN               CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE
THUR 28 JUN            ROCKET BAR, ADELAIDE
FRI 29 JUN                 REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART
SAT 30 JUN               CLUB 54, LAUNCESTON
FRI 6 JUL                   WOLLONGONG UNI BAR, WOLLONGONG
SAT 7 JUL                 TRANSIT BAR. CANBERRA
For more information check the official website, http://turquoiseprince.com/