kalila

North London artist and producer Tommy Saint returns with “kalila”, a genre-defying single that fuses contemporary R&B with a soft Bossa Nova swing. Released via 10K Projects (home to Aitch, Trippie Redd, and Ice Spice), the track follows June’s “control” and continues Saint’s streak of carefully crafted, emotionally charged releases.

Written, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by Saint himself, “kalila” is a testament to his hands-on artistry. Led by warm acoustic guitar and rhythmic percussion, the track creates a delicate space for his signature husky vocals to glide over, delivering a deeply vulnerable letter to a past love. “I love the direct intimacy in hearing the name of the person that the song is addressed to,” he says, “yet being left with only the option to imagine them for yourself.”

Best known for his breakout hit “Elixir” and recent support slot for UK rap favourite BlazeYL, Tommy Saint has earned nods from M Huncho, Nafe Smallz, AntsLive, ZieZie and more. With “kalila”, he continues to push the boundaries of UK alternative music, layering soul, sentiment, and sonic innovation into every bar.