Tommy Yankees Leans Into Vulnerability on ‘Slow Down’

LovabledanielsMay 24, 202580 Views

Emerging Cameroonian artiste Tommy Yankees has kicked off his year with a new release titled ‘Slow Down‘—a slow-tempo, introspective record that captures his vulnerable side and reflects a conscious decision to be present in the moment. The release comes hot on the heels of his sultry 2024 Afro-R&B single Che Che Che, which has now surpassed 10,000 streams on Spotify.

Slow Down opens with the soft sounds of a keyboard, evoking emotion even before Tommy Yankees’ moody vocals come in. However, before listeners are fully immersed in his self-reflective musings—mostly explored in the second half of the song—Tommy begins with an emotive confession, forthrightly soliciting comfort from his muse. “And the game stops right now, will you help me to see? If I trip and I fall down, save me, save me,” he pleads, as minimalist, recurring percussion elicits a melancholic undertone of its own.

The second verse builds up to the core message in the chorus: Tommy Yankees is finding his ikigai, his reason for being, and what truly brings him happiness, which seems to be the very idea of slowing down. This song feels like a moment of clarity, a reclamation. Tommy Yankees is simply finding and repurposing self.

With ‘Slow Down‘, Tommy Yankees continues to shape his artistic identity around raw introspection and emotional honesty. The track is a sonic experience and a vulnerable offering that speaks to self-discovery and mindfulness. As his sound evolves, Yankees seems more committed to revealing the man behind the music, one slow, heartfelt note at a time.