Coconut Rootz and Roma Nei Romolor share vocal duties on the warm island fusion record “Better Than This,” a mid-tempo song about choosing peace. The Malawian act stays rooted in reggae, but this one leans gentle rather than heavy.
“Better Than This” arrived on 3 April 2026, with Coconut Rootz handling the release. The writing keeps its focus tight. Rather than chasing big drama, it settles on self-love and emotional freedom. Doubt gets named, then set aside. Poisonous attachments lose their hold, and a brighter horizon takes their place.
The arrangement supports that message well. Delicate acoustic strums, snappy shakers and a rolling bassline carry a relaxed bounce. Ambient keyboard progressions sit low beneath the vocals, so nothing crowds the words.
The run has been steady, because 2026 also brought the album “Coconut Rootz” and the EP “Sweet Love.” “My Everything” and “You Will Never Know” sit in that same stretch, while “Better Than This” also lands on the tracklist beside “Can I Keep You” and “What Makes Us Shine.”
With “Better Than This,” the song opens a quiet space for anyone rebuilding after heartbreak. What do you make of the lyrics? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
