ainté shares new single ‘Summer is Blue’ ft. A2 & Knucks
Sainté shares new single ‘Summer is Blue’ (ft. A2 & Knucks)
“More than most, Leicester’s Sainté is impossible to pin down. Dipping in and out different styles and sounds with each release” Complex “Bringing a chilled out flavor to UK rap and R&B, Leicester-based artist Sainté, has created an atmospheric infusion of genres that’s his own.” Best New Artists” Pigeons & Planes“Fast-rising artist Sainté proves his acclaim on “No Love”, as the first taste of a new project set to follow soon.” Song of the Day” The Line of Best Fit“New single ‘No Love’ finds Sainté flipping the script once more, inviting Miraa May on board for some soulful reflection.” Clash“Sainté’s flow and vocals suit the track’s more relaxed vibe while Miraa May brings her soulful signature to the song.” Notion
Leicester based rapper Sainté recently dropped his latest single ‘No Love’ (featuring Miraa May) to much critical acclaim across press, radio and DSP’s proving the 22 year-old has what it takes to make big moves whilst staying true to his own style and unique flow. ‘No Love’ followed his early releases ‘Champagne Shots’ (10 million streams), and debut EP ‘Local MVP’.
Next up from his forthcoming EP is ‘Summer is Blue’ featuring A2 & Knucks and is in keeping with the atmospheric, low slung vibe of its predecessor. Each British rapper here takes a verse on the track – Sainté leads the charge which is picked up by Croydon emcee A2 who hands the baton to fellow Londoner Knucks to sign off. The trio’s rhyme styles all compliment each other to bring a cohesive sound underpinned with woozy, blissed-out beats. Watch the Arran Ashan directed video HERE
Across his music, Sainté raps cautionary fables over hazy, smoked-out production with a wisdom that goes beyond his years. Conversational and genre-fluid, the emcee appears to channel childhood kingpins like 50-Cent or Jay Z as much he speaks to the anxieties at the heart of his generation. An equal student of contemplative, 90s R&B – whether that’s D’Angelo or Sade – Sainté loves how if you released a project back then, “it was all about being yourself and no one else. Originality was a MUST!” It’s an energy he wants to inject into UK rap today, and his own, eclectic releases. “That competitive spirit comes from the golden era of rap and the fact I play basketball (Sainté used to play at a semi-pro level).”
Despite humble beginnings, Sainté’s rise coincides with a huge cultural moment for the city of Leicester (and his beloved, FA-cup-winning team). The young rapper has also already made his own waves outside of music, appearing in campaigns from the likes of Louis Vuitton or Billionaire Boys Club. With records as boisterous and charismatic as they are candidly introspective, Sainté has learned fast both as an artist, and a young man, on who he is and what he wants. “I am taking my time to tell a three-dimensional story and show you all angles,” he concludes. “I guess the music before was more paranoid, because I grew up close to that kind of lifestyle.
Now, I want to take people into a place where they can learn how to enjoy life as [the pandemic has shown] it’s so short.” He smirks, before adding – tongue firmly in cheek – “I’m trying to be a sweet boy. I’m not interested in people thinking I am tough, because I am only trying to be Saintly.” In time, you suspect he won’t be the only one just trying to be Sainté.
Summer is Blue’ single artwork
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