Christian Prommer has always understood that rhythm can carry both movement and meaning, and his reimagining of Roberta Flack’s ‘Tryin’ Times’ proves exactly that. Serving as the second teaser from his forthcoming album Rhythmique Nocturne, the track transforms a timeless protest song into a vibrant jazz-rave anthem without sacrificing the emotional weight of the original.

Built around a relentless Afrobeat-inflected groove, Prommer deconstructs and rebuilds Flack’s classic through pulsing drums, elastic basslines, swirling synth textures, and richly layered instrumentation.

Justine Hoerwarth delivers a commanding vocal performance that honours the spirit of Flack’s recording while bringing fresh urgency to its message of unity and perseverance. Mosés Yoofee’s piano work adds warmth and harmonic sophistication, weaving seamlessly through the track’s evolving rhythmic framework.

What makes ‘Tryin’ Times’ so compelling is its balance between human expression and electronic precision. Every element feels alive, from the soulful call-and-response vocals to the hypnotic groove that drives the track forward. It’s dance-floor music with purpose, carrying decades of history into the present while pointing confidently toward the future.