KUZI CEE TAKES LOVE SKY-HIGH ON “SHOT IN THE DARK”
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08 MAY 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Kuzi Cee leans into the thrill and uncertainty of modern romance on “Shot in the Dark,” a soaring new release that sees the Gen-Z R&B heartthrob step into more pop-driven territory without losing the emotional honesty that defines him. Built on late-night vulnerability and emotional push-and-pull, the track captures Kuzi in a moment where desire and doubt exist side by side, and taking a chance on love feels inevitable.
“We’re all trying to find love, but at the same time we’re scared of getting hurt along the way,” says Kuzi Cee. “The only way to have a real chance at it is by lowering your guard and taking that risk. That’s the ‘Shot in the Dark.’”
Released via Universal Music Canada, “Shot in the Dark” arrives alongside a new Escape Tracks visual, built around a stripped-back, intimate setting that keeps Kuzi Cee front and centre. With little standing between him and the camera, the focus stays on his vocals, capturing the raw emotion and vulnerability driving the record.
“Shot in the Dark” follows recent releases including “Rain” and builds on the breakout momentum of “Rather Be.” The single continues to gain traction across Canadian radio, currently holding at #20 on the Top 40 chart and reaching #3 on CBC Music’s Top 20, further establishing Kuzi Cee as one of the country’s most promising R&B voices.
Produced by Aeon Wang and mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Teezio, “Shot in the Dark” blends polished pop sensibilities with Kuzi Cee’s signature R&B foundation, pairing melodic lift with emotionally led songwriting. The result is a record that feels both immediate and nostalgic, expanding his sound while staying true to the romantic core that defines his music.
A self-described loverboy for a new generation, Kuzi Cee continues to shape his sound around the realities of modern relationships, drawing from both personal experience and a global upbringing that spans Zimbabwe, North America, and beyond. With a focus on creating music that feels lived-in and relatable, he has built a growing connection with fans who see their own stories reflected in his, positioning him within a new wave of R&B rooted in honesty, nostalgia, and emotional clarity.
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ABOUT KUZI CEE:
Kuzi Cee is a Zimbabwe-born, Calgary-based R&B singer-songwriter leading a new wave of emotionally driven, early-2000s-inspired R&B. Shaped by a global upbringing across New York, Philadelphia, Toronto and Calgary, his sound blends nostalgic romanticism with a modern edge, drawing influence from icons like Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Mariah Carey.
A self-defined Gen Z R&B loverboy, Kuzi channels vulnerability, intention and emotional storytelling into his music, building a catalogue that resonates deeply with young audiences. His breakout single “Rather Be” has already amassed over 3.6 million global streams and more than 46 million views across social platforms, marking a defining moment for the rising artist.
Having shared stages with Nelly, G-Eazy, T.I., Ashanti, Mario and Michael Bublé, and performed at international festivals including SXSW and The Great Escape, Kuzi Cee is translating digital momentum into real-world impact. With consistent releases planned throughout 2026, he continues to build a globally resonant R&B world rooted in romance, diaspora, and connection.