Review: A7S, David Guetta & WizKid Light Things Up with Lighter

There’s something steady about Lighter — no rush, no noise, just a song that knows what it wants to be. A7S, David Guetta, and WizKid come together on this track without stepping over each other. It’s not about showing off. It’s about making space for mood, rhythm, and feeling.

A7S opens with a soft, almost weary vocal. “So take the pain away, make it lighter,” he sings — not with drama, but with quiet honesty. His voice sits just above the beat, not straining for emotion but letting it come through naturally. The production under him is sparse but warm, giving the lyrics room to breathe.

David Guetta, who often leans toward bold, energetic sounds, holds back here. His touch is more subtle than usual. The beat moves with a calm pulse — there’s structure, but it doesn’t overpower. It’s a shift from his typical style, but it fits the tone of the track. You can tell the goal wasn’t to make something loud. It was to make something that sits with you.

Then WizKid enters. His delivery is smooth, relaxed, and completely in his element. He weaves between English and Yoruba without missing a beat. One moment he sings, “Baby make I hold you tighter,” and then shifts to, “Emi naa lo mo pe mo wa alright.” It doesn’t feel like a performance; it feels like how he talks. That ease adds something you don’t hear in every pop collaboration — a bit of home, a bit of truth.

WizKid’s verses always carry a certain calm, and here, that calm sharpens the song rather than slowing it down. The Yoruba lines aren’t just decorative — they belong there. They ground the song in real-life rhythm, making it less polished in the best possible way.

There’s a clear rhythm to Lighter, but it doesn’t rely on a hook to carry it. The lyrics are simple, but that simplicity is what makes them feel close. Nobody’s trying to outshine anyone. The parts are balanced. A7S brings a light touch, Guetta stays in the background, and WizKid fills the spaces with warmth.

At under three minutes, the song ends as gently as it began. No big finish, no buildup to a drop — just a fade that feels earned. You might not notice every detail the first time around, but it stays with you, and the next time it plays, it feels familiar.

Lighter doesn’t push to be a hit. It’s more personal than that — more like a moment caught in the middle of a busy day, or a voice note sent late at night. And that’s exactly why it works.