Stockholm-based act SAUDA is a duo formed by accomplished musicians Kevin Faye and Kevin Axélo, who together, stand at the crossroads of R&B and alternative pop to craft their own original sound. With successful track records as solo artists and producers for other acts, the pair has now united to create an exciting and unique collaborative project that brings to life their shared artistic vision.
As SAUDA, they explore a sonic sphere where indie R&B, pop and hip hop melt into something entirely new, informed by their Swedish precision and worldwide inspirations. The beginnings of SAUDA came about a few years ago when Kevin and Kevin worked together in the studio to work on material for Kevin’s solo project.
Instead of the expected outcome, their combined efforts resulted in a sound that neither had anticipated but both instantly saw as something special. Unveiling that sound in May, they dropped their debut single “COLD” with sophomore outing “SHE DON’T WANT ME THERE” arriving in October.
Now the pair brings us their latest release with their brand new single titled “20 SOMETHING,” the third taste of their upcoming debut EP, Hard to Breathe. Co-produced with Mårten Fohlin with creative directed from executive producer Jackson Monroe, who’s known for his work with Kid Laroi, Benny Blanco and 6lack, “20 SOMETHING” serves up a shimmering pop-focused sound brimming with infectious melodic writing, compelling vocal performance and exquisite sound design.
Opened by the soft flutter of synth tones and airy sonic texture, soulful vocal leads ring out to spin elegant melodic leads carrying heartfelt lyricism. Gradually building up the anticipation, the arrangement drops with the rattling punch of the beat capped by slick rapped flows, injecting a crisp uptempo hip hop vibe as the track glides through moments of catchy alternative R&B aesthetic to deliver an engaging sound from start to finish.
Having already clocked almost fifty thousand streams already, “20 SOMETHING” sees SAUDA once again deliver an epic track with wide appeal. With their highly anticipated debut EP on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented new duo after their incredible breakout year.
Listen to 20 SOMETHING below
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