Calum Scott Drops New Single ‘Roots’

Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Calum Scott returns with his brand new single Roots, a summer-ready anthem out now on Capitol Records. 

 

One of his most upbeat offerings to date, Roots was produced by The Six (Bebe Rexha, Little Mix) and Dino Medanhodzic with additional production from Jon “MAGS” Maguire (Leona Lewis, Rita Ora), and showcases Calum’s more lighthearted side and pop-leaning sensibilities. Co-written alongside Maguire, Richard Boardman (Jonas Brothers, James Blunt), and Mike Needle (Niall Horan, Rag'n'Bone Man), Roots rushes forward in fast-paced rhythms and handclap-backed beats as Calum sings the praises of the kind of love that lights up the soul and connects us to our truest selves. I am a fan of his gorgeous, powerful vocals that radiate so much soul and emotion being nicely paired with whistle-like tones, killer beat and shimmering guitar works that come together to create a high-energy pop/rock anthem perfect for the summer.

Speaking about the song, Scott said,

I wrote ‘Roots’ as a reminder of the good times and the carefree moments that take you back to a place of nostalgia and memories of loved ones immortalised in pure elation. It’s a fiery, in-your-face, up-tempo pop song and even though I wanted to continue to show my fans my musical diversity exploring fresh sounds, at its core ‘Roots’ is a lyrical reflection of a yearning for times gone by and the realisation that "my roots" are my family, my friends, my city; the people and the places that raised me. I’ve achieved things I could never have imagined, experiencing dizzying highs and heavy lows but without ‘my roots,’ I don’t know where I’d be.