SA: Howie Combrink releases new single I See You

‘I See You’ follows Combrink’s single ‘The City’, released in 2020. The musician’s latest release is part of a campaign by RADA, a non-profit organisation committed to the eradication of society’s most pressing social ills. The song broaches the subject of abuse and human trafficking, and forms part of the organisation’s third music album RADA Unearthed Vol.2 set for release on 11 May.

‘I See You’ was co-written by Combrink and Watershed frontman Craig Hinds. It was produced by Combrink and offers solace for challenging times. The track celebrates defeating the odds despite the challenges faced along the way, Combrink’s team said. It unfolds with a poignant anthemic sound featuring haunting string arrangements, pounding drums and acoustics.

“‘I See You’ is a song about empathy and understanding,” Combrink said. “Communicating with a girl who has gone through trauma and abuse, recognising the pain she has endured, understanding her difficulties and offering her the reassurance that no matter what happens she is not alone.”

The song was also written to inspire individuals to embrace life despite what they are going through or what their circumstances are. It encourages people to move forward, progressing one step at a time each day and to make the decision to rise up, take responsibility and live their best life.

“I co-wrote the song with my ex-bandmate Craig Hinds, which we did remotely due to lockdown restrictions at the time. Upon completion of the chords and lyrics, ideas were sent on to J-P Nobrega, CEO of RADA. J-P and I spent hours on the phone discussing the subject of abuse and trafficking and how this is a very real problem occurring worldwide. Gender-based violence and human trafficking is a topic we want to bring attention to while also creating awareness of the work that RADA is doing in vulnerable communities,” Combrink said.