Renowned Kenyan music producer Vic West rallies Kenyan breakout star, Teslah, to drop their latest anthem’s visualizer, “Call Me”. The upbeat croony record beautifully captures the thrilling emotions of newfound romance. Teslah polishes the track with her enticing vocals, assuring her prospective lover that besides referring to her as his girl, he can also call her anytime he wishes as she desires to end her singlehood journey.
The song further highlights the “preoccupation” that the artist has for her lover and how she plans on ultimately taking him home to “officialize” the relationship. The infusion of Amapiano-like beats, coupled with Swahili”/Sheng verses in the predominantly English song makes it stand out.
“I’ve worked with Teslah before, so I already know the kind of records that suit her voice and style. When I created this one, I knew right away it was her lane. And she delivered it perfectly, no doubt” Vic West raves of the collaboration.
The visualizer mastered by Kenyan director King Khassidy sees the two in a lone studio animated and performing to one another in a cute and assured stance. With the two combining, the record speaks to the kaleidoscopic feeling new-found romance arrests one with once identified.
“Working with Vic always brings wonderful results. We’ve always had chemistry when it came to making musical melodies and ideas” Teslah reveals. “I wrote the song in the most versatile and simple way I could and no doubt even my baby cousins can sing along.”
Vic West’s beats are bold, layered, and instantly recognizable on the dancefloor, as seen with the runaway success of “Kuna Kuna,” his viral hit that dominated charts for 13 weeks and garnered over 28M YouTube views. He’s a hit-making expert, who does not shy away from inventing new ways of making music that captures the hearts of music lovers. In “Call Me,” his magic is felt throughout the beats as Teslah vocalises the song’s vision.
Commercially, their collaborative efforts speak volumes. Tracks featuring Vic West and Teslah rack up impressive streaming figures and video views, signaling a strong command of the Kenyan music scene. The 1M+ YouTube views for Men Can Lie and the viral traction of Slido and Smokie Pasua (with countless TikTok videos and challenges created by fans) show that whenever these two collaborate, the public responds ardently. This is the kind of consistent success that not only excites fans but also catches the attention of brands and media, a hint that “Call Me” could attract airplay across Kenya and beyond. In a time when Kenyan music is breaking through globally, this Vic West–Teslah joint venture has all the ingredients to become a cross-border hit.
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