Tiwa Savage’s 2021 EP, Water & Garri, shows a more mature, reflective, and genre-blending sound compared to her other pop hits. The five-song EP masterfully mixes R&B, soul, and Afro-fusion, using the themes of heartbreak, hope, and grown-woman independence.
The EP features great collaborations, including the eye-opener “Work Fada” with Nas and Rich King, and the globally celebrated anthem “Somebody’s Son,” which features a stunning vocal blend with R&B icon Brandy.
The final songs, featuring Amaarae and Tay Iwar, maintain a high level of sophistication, demonstrating her strength in working around complicated vocal arrangements and embracing a more soulful, less commercially pressured sound. The EP is widely regarded as an important achievement, marking a new, highly assured phase in her career.
