thuy is starting to ring bells in the R&B world as she continues to release quality music. She last caught our attention with "in my bag (remix)" featuring Destiny Rogers, which can be found on the deluxe version of her well-received EP, i hope u see this. Now thuy's back with the first sample of her next project on the smooth cut “trust,” and she tapped Australian R&B crooner RINI to lend his vocal talents.
Most of us have been there – we find someone special with the intent of pursuing a relationship, but the other person is reluctant to let their guard down. That is the dilemma that thuy encounters in “trust” as she tries to convince her love interest that she is worthy of taking a chance on. She steps to the mic and pours feeling into the lyrics, "You can try to act tough, but I see right through you / I know you been through a lot, they can’t walk in your shoes / Baby, let your guard down / World’s loud we could shut it out / You can put your trust in me if you choose."
RINI joins her for the second verse as he explains why he is a little hesitant to commit. "Said, I'm taking my time with you / Never wanna put pressure on you / But I’m just tryna make you understand / That no man is an island," he croons. "I’m ready to give you everything / But I don’t know if you're ready to do the same."
thuy’s melodic vocals and RINI’s falsetto provide the perfect complement to each other on this mid-tempo duet. For the track's instrumentation, we witness solid guitar work, a funky bassline and drums that stay in the pocket.
The visual for “trust” adds some additional perspective to the song beyond its lyrics. It is set in a photography studio and starts with the director calling for action as the first of many couples – including thuy's own parents – prepare to pose for pictures. We get to see thuy and RINI when they sing their respective verses, and the camera switches effectively between the singers and the couples as they pose and share some tender moments.
The short film, directed and produced by Edgar Daniel, runs close to three minutes longer than the song. Once the song ends, we get to see and hear the couples express their feelings about their relationships with only the guitar quietly playing in the background.
"trust" is sure to strike a chord with those who are already in or currently looking for a committed, solid relationship. thuy and RINI have given us some soulful food for thought with their duet. Tap into the audio for “trust” and watch its tender short film below.