PHOTO CREDIT: CASTRO AND JOHN BOII
Rising artist and songwriter, keltiey, has released her latest glittering pop track, “kn0” featuring budding global artist/producer, skaiwater. On the colorful track, the newcomer wastes no time making her feelings loud and clear. With her sparkling vocals she demands answer on the next steps of her relationship, “Take me, I just really need you, baby. See. Yes or no, not maybe. Because I just got to know.” Listen HERE.
In the 70’s inspired video the duo appears in funky, flashy, and stylish attire, reflective of the confident, feel good, soon-to-be-summer anthem. keltiey and skaiwater cruise down the streets of Los Angeles in a pink convertible, and eventually make their way through a roller-skating rink while revealing their candid desires. Watch the vibrant visual directed by Whipalo (Roddy Rich, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Durk) HERE.
“Kn0” follows keltieys R&B earworm, “dumiri” (pronounced “do me right”). On the track, the Houston native proves genuine strength exists in shared experiences. She unfolds through vulnerable verses “there ain’t no love left cuz my feelings are dead, tried get up in my head, while I’m laying on your bed. Never had my back once, or twice or even three more times, you’re hurting your own feelings more than mine“ she sings. Listen HERE.
In 2021 keltiey released her viral song “need,” which helped her gain millions of listeners across streaming service platforms and now has over 15 million streams on Spotify alone, Born Kelscie Moore, the singer-songwriter, dancer, and producer became a self-made talent by researching all the technical skills she needed to make her studio dreams come true. She began uploading song covers from her favorite artists, including a take on Snoh Aalegra and Tyler, The Creator’s collaboration, “NEON PEACH.” Soon after, transnational supporters better acquainted themselves with her bubbly personality, musical inclinations, eclectic fashion, and the newcomer’s TikToks. The release that changed the course of keltiey’s trajectory was her single, “need,” with its accompanying viral American Music Awards mention by rapper Flo Milli. “It was shocking,” keltiey recalls of hearing Milli’s praise. “I still have not processed it. Whenever I watch the interview clip, I say, ‘No way!'” Today the track has over 14 million streams worldwide.
Though celebrated for more uptempo bops, keltiey aims to diversify her catalog through forthcoming neo-soul, rock, and R&B songs. Like her creative inspirations Ice Spice, PinkPantheress, and Iyla, she does not want to be confined by checkboxes. That sentiment and authenticity have brought her this far, and keltiey is gearing up to entertain the world with the top-notch vision enveloped at the heart of her major debut.
KEEP UP WITH KELTIEY:
INSTAGRAM ⭐ TIKTOK ⭐ YOUTUBE ⭐ SOUNDCLOUD
KEEP UP WITH SKAIWATER:
INSTAGRAM ⭐TIKTOK ⭐ YOUTUBE ⭐ TWITTER
