When producer-songwriter Paul Caplin and powerhouse vocalist Zeeteah Massiah fell for each other, the chemistry was undeniable — and now, it’s audible. The electrifying duo, both partners in music and life, are dropping their debut album Chemistry on April 11, and it’s a bold genre-splicing adventure that demands to be heard, felt, and danced to.
Forget neat musical categories — Chemistry breaks them all. This 13-track odyssey fuses the heat of Afrobeats, the pulse of dancehall, the soul of reggae, and the shimmer of pop into something entirely their own. It’s a masterclass in emotional storytelling, rhythm-driven rebellion, and heartfelt celebration, all wrapped in grooves you’ll want to lose yourself in.
“We’ve bottled the spark between us,” Caplin explains, “and let it explode into music.” That spark flares brightly across every track — from the sensual pull of “Chocolate” to the intense, beat-heavy “Shaped Like You,” a raw anthem pulsing with heartbreak and heat.
Joining them on this sonic voyage are some serious heavyweight collaborators: soca sensation Dynamite from St Vincent, and Danglin, former frontman of The Wailers, both adding their unique magic to an already rich soundscape.
Caplin & Massiah wear their influences on their sleeves — and they’re stitched from wide-ranging cloth. Think the fiery truth-telling of Nina Simone meets the genre-blending confidence of Doechii. The result? A vibe that’ll have you crying on the dancefloor one moment and joyfully spinning the next.
Crafted entirely in their home studio, each track is infused with the duo’s lived experience — love, struggle, euphoria, resistance — and woven into productions that are at once raw and polished.
And don’t let the word “debut” fool you — these are seasoned pros. Zeeteah’s voice has conquered the Billboard charts (remember “Slide on the Rhythm”?), supported icons like Michael Jackson and Tom Jones, and wowed arenas with legends from Phil Collins to Robbie Williams. Caplin, meanwhile, comes from another kind of legend — a math whiz turned pop provocateur with 80s cult group Haysi Fantayzee, and later a tech trailblazer who returned to music with a renewed creative fire.
Already turning heads with features in Wonderland and the Daily Mail, and airplay on BBC Radio 6, Caplin & Massiah are bringing Chemistry to the live stage on April 15. If the record is any clue, their live show will be equal parts intimate and explosive.
Chemistry isn’t just an album — it’s a statement. It’s what happens when two artists collide, blend, and ignite. Press play now and let it move you.
