Israel Starr Channels Real-Life Love Into ‘Loving You’
There are love songs, and then there are songs born from real moments – the kind that carry weight, intention, and truth. With his new single Loving You, Israel Starr steps into that space, offering a deeply personal and spiritually grounded expression of love.
Written during a pivotal moment in his life, Loving You captures the emotion of commitment, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to choose love fully.
“I wrote this song for my partner. I’d been thinking about proposing, and this song helped me express those emotions. I wanted to create something pure and spiritual – something that reflects the true essence of love.”
Rooted in reggae, island reggae, and lovers rock, the track moves with warmth and sincerity – not chasing trends, but returning to something more enduring. It’s a sound that feels both timeless and distinctly Pacific, shaped by identity, culture, and lived experience.
What makes Loving You resonate is not just its sound, but its timing. Created alongside one of the most meaningful chapters of his life – culminating in his recent engagement – the song carries an authenticity that can’t be manufactured.
“This one’s special. I’ve just proposed to my soon-to-be wife, so it carries that personal touch. But it’s also about creating something that cuts through – something real.”
In a landscape saturated with surface-level expressions of love, Israel Starr offers something deeper – a song that honours connection, commitment, and the spiritual dimension of relationships.
Known for his authentic fusion of roots reggae, funk, and Pacific influences, Israel Starr has long been a respected voice in Aotearoa’s music scene. With multiple Gold and Platinum accolades and a reputation for music that carries both cultural depth and emotional honesty, he continues to evolve while staying grounded in purpose.
Written, produced, and performed entirely by Starr, the single draws from the rich traditions of reggae, island reggae, and lovers rock, delivered with a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Loving You also signals the beginning of a new chapter, serving as a lead-in to a forthcoming body of work – his album – set to be released in the coming months.
