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Following his June release “control”, North London’s rising artist and producer Tommy Saint is back with the swooning single “kalila” via 10K Projects [Aitch, Trippie Redd, Ice Spice]. Finding viral success with hit single “Elixir”, to opening up for UK underground rap favourite BlazeYL, Saint has garnered co-signs from hit-makers including kwn, M Huncho, Nafe Smallz, AntsLive, ZieZie and more. Solidifying his status as a one-to-watch artist with each release, “kalila” is a genre-bending single bursting with soul.
Reputed for producing most, if not all of his discography, Tommy Saint is an artist delivering music with fine precision. Nurturing each release with his vocals, production and lyricism, being the sole architect of his sonic output, even down to the mixing and mastering, “kalila” continues to mark his approach into R&B. Pushing the blueprint sonically with a contemporary Bossa Nova swing, the acoustic-led production boasts a percussive breakdown enabling his husky tone to glaze atop seamlessly. Harnessed with depth, “kalila” is a vulnerable letter to an ex-love interest that highlights the complexities of modern-day relationships.
When asked about the meaning behind the single Tommy Saint commented, “I love the direct intimacy in hearing the name of the person that the song is addressed to, yet being left with only the option to imagine them for yourself.”
About Tommy Saint
Tommy Saint, a 24-year-old North London artist and producer, is steadily carving a unique space in the UK’s alternative music scene with a sonic identity rooted in immersion, nocturnal aesthetics, and experimental influences. Raised on a mix of classical, noise music, and pop icons, Saint began rapping in his teens before studying music production to refine his sound.
His 2020 debut single “Could You Please” set the tone for a genre-blending approach that spans rap, R&B, trap, and UK hip hop. His 2022 project ‘SAINT SEASON’ marked a major breakthrough, especially with the viral success of “Elixir”, gaining over 3.5 million streams. Rather than chase trends, Saint continues to evolve, showcasing versatility with R&B-driven singles like “billie jean” and “kryptonite.” Known for self-producing much of his work and collaborating with close creatives like director Ilan Lampl, he has also branched into composition through his project ‘Saint Scores’, hinting at future explorations into atmospheric soundscapes and ambient music.
Accumulating co-signs from UK hit-makers M Huncho, Nafe Smallz, kwn, Young Chencs, AntsLive, X10, LiTek, ZieZie, as well as opening up for underground rap favourite BlazeYL, Tommy Saint has been featured in Spotify editorial playlists including, ‘New Music Friday UK’, ‘Fresh Finds’, ‘R&B UK’, ‘Free Form’, ‘We Move’, ‘Soultronic’, ‘Freestyle Flow’, ‘Melodic Rap’ and ‘ALT R&B’ – continuously proving himself as an artist to watch, “kalila” is a taste of what’s yet to arrive.
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