Artist Keonté (Neko Neezy) is out to take listeners to a place of intimacy and nostalgia in his latest R&B offering, “SATIN,” which hails from Dolton, Illinois. The new track is the second half of his dual single release, a love letter wrapped in silky smooth production, emotive lyricism, and a palpable longing.
From its first note, “SATIN” creates a modern mood like early 2000s R&B. The production is warm and atmospheric, conjuring influences that include Bryson Tiller, Drake, Tory Lanez, and Trevor Jackson. It mixes and matches beats doused in modern trap influence with all the expansive, melodic grooves that formed the backbone of an age where R&B was based on deep emotional storytelling.
“SATIN” spins a narrative about cold nights warmed by the presence of another. Keonté’s gut-wrenching delivery makes every line feel towards the listeners’ soul with imagery of intimacy, passion, and connection. The song is a passive, slow burn, simmering with desire as his vocals trace the lines of the beat, coaxing the listener deeper with every note. His delivery is at once confident and vulnerable, the perfect vehicle for the kind of yearning that makes the song so captivating.
Keonté’s artistry is at play in his balance of nostalgia and innovation. The track pays homage to a bygone era while still having its feet planted firmly in the present, making it an excellent listen to both R&B loyalists and new listeners who can’t get enough of where the sound is going.
With “SATIN,” Keonté establishes himself as a name to know. The brand of intimately personal and widely relatable songwriting that he dabbles in makes him one to watch in R&B. As his sound redefines itself, one thing is evident he’s here to make a mark.
Connect with Keonté on Instagram – @nekoneezy
