South African producer Shi Kargo reunites with longtime collaborator Garth Brown for a spiritually charged new single, “Trust in the Lord,” set for release on 11 September 2026.
Blending the warmth of gospel with the rhythmic pulse of house music, the record finds the pair turning a message of faith into something equally at home in moments of reflection and on the dancefloor.
Gospel meets the dancefloor
At its heart, “Trust in the Lord” is built around a simple but powerful message: placing trust in God even when life does not offer certainty.
Rather than presenting that message through a traditional gospel arrangement, Shi Kargo wraps it in a groovy, danceable house production. The result is an uplifting Gospel-House record that carries the spiritual weight of worship without sacrificing the movement and energy associated with the dancefloor.
There is also a subtle sense of praise and thanksgiving running beneath the song, allowing it to move beyond simply asking listeners to have faith and into a celebration of that faith.
Garth Brown brings the message to life
Garth Brown’s soulful vocal delivery provides the emotional centre of the record.
His gospel and soul sensibilities are particularly suited to Shi Kargo’s production, giving “Trust in the Lord” a warmth that makes its message feel personal rather than preachy.
Brown has increasingly explored the intersection between spirituality and dance music in his own work, making the collaboration a natural continuation of a musical direction that has become an important part of his artistic identity.
A partnership years in the making
“Trust in the Lord” also continues a creative relationship between Shi Kargo and Garth Brown that stretches back several years.
The pair previously joined forces on “About You”, before continuing their musical partnership through records including “No Evil” and “Fall & Fly.”
Their chemistry has gradually evolved beyond the conventional producer-and-vocalist relationship, with Shi Kargo playing an important role in shaping the musical world surrounding Brown’s spiritually influenced material.
That history can be heard on “Trust in the Lord.” Instead of sounding like two artists brought together for a once-off collaboration, the song carries the familiarity of musicians who understand each other’s strengths.
Faith without abandoning the groove
Perhaps the most compelling aspect of “Trust in the Lord” is the way the pair refuse to separate spirituality from dance music.
House music has long carried themes of freedom, healing, community and spirituality, and Shi Kargo and Brown lean into that tradition with a record that allows listeners to dance, praise and reflect at the same time.
Shi Kargo provides the rhythmic foundation, while Brown gives the production its human and spiritual voice.
The result is a soulful reminder that faith does not always have to arrive quietly — sometimes, it comes with a groove.
“Trust in the Lord” by Shi Kargo featuring Garth Brown is scheduled for release on 11 September 2026. The track is currently available to pre-save ahead of its official release.
