What happens when you finally stop trying to make something work? For Karim Panzetta, the answer comes with a certain sense of freedom. A little over two weeks after the release of Lost Me, his latest nine-track project, the singer, songwriter and producer has plenty to say about relationships, the mistakes we make and the people who don’t always appreciate what they have. This time, he’s not interested in giving anyone another chance.
The title track gets straight to the point. “You think you got everything, but you lost me,” Karim sings, addressing someone who has taken his patience for granted. The attraction might still be there, but the trust is gone, and he’s already made his decision. One particularly telling lyric references someone being attractive but never “changing your last name,” a reminder that having chemistry with someone doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the person you want to build a future with.
That interest in the less straightforward side of relationships has become central to Karim’s songwriting. His track Not Made for Loving You adds another dimension to his growing catalogue, in which relationships and personal experiences regularly inform his music. He prefers to take the feelings behind real situations and give them a life of their own through songwriting.
His sound brings together contemporary pop and R&B, with atmospheric production, smooth vocals and memorable melodies. He also likes to be involved in the entire creative process. Working from his own studio, Karim writes, mixes and masters his material while collaborating on production with Grammy-nominated producer Riley Urick. That level of involvement gives him considerable freedom to experiment and develop his musical identity.
And he certainly isn’t slowing down. With new music arriving every two weeks, Karim is steadily expanding his catalogue while sharing more of his world beyond the studio, from fashion and travel to the everyday experiences that feed into his songwriting. With Lost Me, he’s making his intentions clear. He knows what he wants, what he’s willing to accept and, perhaps most importantly, when something is no longer worth his time.
