Leaping Tiger, the genre-blurring project of New Zealand-born producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Park, is back with a thrilling single, “Aquasavana.” Known for his acclaimed albums Porcelain Orca Whales and the award-winning Soulsleep, Leaping Tiger’s 2023 album Godspeed cemented him as a master of mixing electronic intensity with deep emotional resonance. “Aquasavana” takes this journey further, merging Afrobeat, alternative R&B, and pop, creating a vibrant homage to summer’s most golden moments.
Since moving to London, Jacob’s sound has been infused with the Afrobeat and African electronic music scene, drawing him closer to his Zambian roots and inspiring him to craft something genuinely personal. This influence comes alive in Aquasavana, where a rich Afrobeat rhythm meets electronic intricacies, and an unforgettable, sunlit chorus embodies a sense of freedom and nostalgia.
The track opens with a gentle swirl of synths that leads to a powerful, upbeat Afrobeat groove. The vibrant production gives listeners a sense of “summer bottled up,” reflecting what Jacob calls “making the perfect summer memory and basking in it.” The chopped autotuned vocals dance over a lively beat, creating an almost cinematic feel, like the soundtrack to a sun-soaked day captured in memory.
Jacob’s attention to detail and mastery of cross-genre production elevates “Aquasavana” into more than a seasonal track; it’s an experience that transports you to summer with each beat, a testament to Leaping Tiger’s evolution as a singular force in electronic and Afro-fused music.
