Blakey steps into electronic territory with speed garage inspired single ‘Touch’
- Undrtone Blog
- May 22
- 2 min read
Blakey is opening a new chapter with his latest single ‘Touch’, moving further into the electronic influences that have quietly sat in the background of his work for years.
Out now, the self-produced release marks a clear shift in direction, placing bass-driven movement and club energy alongside the emotive vocal approach that has become central to his sound.
Built around a speed garage framework, ‘Touch’ pulls influence from contemporary dancefloor sounds while maintaining the melodic instincts that have shaped Blakey’s wider catalogue.
Drawing inspiration from artists including Chris Stussy and KETTAMA, the track balances rolling low-end energy with more atmospheric moments, while subtle Afro House inspired tension gradually builds underneath the arrangement.
The result feels less like a complete reinvention and more like a natural progression. "A lot of the singers in that world are female at the moment doing that emotive stuff, so it felt refreshing trying my vocal style over it," Blakey explains.
That vocal identity remains one of the track's strongest elements. While ‘Touch’ moves closer towards club-focused territory, it never loses the songwriting foundation that has helped build Blakey’s audience to this point. Warm melodic hooks sit naturally over the rhythm section, giving the record crossover appeal without sacrificing its dancefloor focus.
The move arrives following years of steady momentum. Across his catalogue, Blakey has accumulated more than 75 million streams while earning support from Spotify editorial playlists, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. His music has also appeared across television placements including Love Island, Netflix and HBO productions.
Now preparing for a run of monthly releases and an upcoming showcase performance at The Timberloft, ‘Touch’ feels like an early signal of where things are heading next.
For an artist whose growth has largely been built through consistency rather than hype, the move into electronic music feels measured, deliberate and increasingly convincing.
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