When Hakeem Romance dropped his latest single Elevated on May 30, 2025, it didn’t just shake up the vibe—it made waves all the way to the iTunes charts, landing at #36. The track’s chart debut proves what fans already knew: Elevated is more than just a song—it’s a moment. Whether you’re lacing up your sneakers for a gym session or pre-gaming before hitting the club, Elevated delivers that bold, bounce-heavy energy with the clean R&B edge Hakeem is known for—only this time, with an electrifying twist.
The story behind the track is refreshingly real. While out on a family weekend with his siblings in Tampa, Florida, Hakeem caught a vibe inside the club that felt electric. He leaned over to his sister mid-beat and said, “I don’t have anything in my catalog that hits like this.” She agreed, and from that moment, he made it his mission to fill that sonic gap. Enter Elevated—produced by Roma Beats and masterfully engineered by Pete Rango, the track is short, sharp, and undeniably infectious. It clocks in at just over two minutes, but that’s all it needs to land with impact.
This release signals something bigger for Hakeem. Known for his emotionally rich R&B vocals and storytelling, Elevated shows his ability to stretch creatively without losing his identity. It’s still soulful. It’s still rooted in rhythm. But now, it comes with the kind of club thump and gym-hype energy that makes it highly replayable and perfect for curated playlists. From the breakdown in the beat to the subtle attitude in the delivery, it’s clear Hakeem was having fun in the booth—and that fun is contagious.
Hakeem’s not new to the grind, either. He’s been in the music industry since 2012, constantly evolving while staying grounded. In 2022, he was named the Male Emerging Artist of the Year by the International Singers Songwriters Association (ISSA). That same year, he completed his Music Industry Essentials certification from NYU/Tisch x Billboard’s Clive Davis Institute, and launched his independent record label, Sing On Everything LLC, aimed at empowering indie artists with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Want to keep up with him as he levels up? You can follow Hakeem directly on all major platforms:
- Instagram for fresh photos, music announcements, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Facebook to connect with his growing fanbase
- SoundCloud for exclusive releases and deep cuts
- Website to explore his latest projects, videos, and more
Elevated is just the beginning of a new phase for Hakeem Romance—and you can feel it. If you haven’t pressed play yet, you’re sleeping. Add it to your rotation and turn it up. The energy is there. The vibe is real. And trust—Hakeem’s just getting started.
