Kati Cooke may be a newcomer to the music scene, but she’s already making an impact with her own blend of pop and R&B. Hailing from the UK, Kati draws inspiration from modern pop icons like Ariana Grande, Madison Beer and Sabrina Carpenter.
These influences can be heard in her sound, yet she brings a fresh perspective and a unique voice that offers something completely new. With her debut single “shouldn’t i?” released in June this year, Kati quickly established herself as an artist with the ability to connect personally with her audience, offering emotionally compelling music that’s catchy and original.
Now, following the success of her debut, Kati returns with her sophomore single “waitin on u,” a track that further confirms her place in the pop and R&B landscape. While “shouldn’t i?” introduced listeners to her talent for conveying vulnerability and emotional depth, “waitin on u” shifts gears slightly, offering a more upbeat yet still reflective take on the complex nature of love and relationships.
“waitin on u” is a pop-focused R&B track that’s based on the tension and excitement of chasing someone’s affection. The song’s theme is instantly relatable, anyone who has ever found themselves in a situation where they know someone likes them, but that person’s hesitant to admit it, will find themselves instantly connecting to Kati’s lyrics.
Started off with the soft bubble of synth tones, the soft rumble of bass shots add a rhythmic anchor as Kati’s vocals glide in to thread delicate melodies via airy delivery. As the full beat kicks in, an immersive soundscape takes hold as her dazzling vocals layer up to cast a spellbinding pop music experience that manages to blend poignant and heartfelt songwriting with grooving rhythms and catchy hooks.
As her voice floats above the dreamy arrangement, Kati lays down an elegant range of melodies while the the beat injects a gentle rhythmic sway. It’s a superb second outing from a rising talent on what’s sure to be a breakout year for Kati Cooke.
Commenting on the context of the new single, she shares, “You know that feeling when you know someone has the feels for you, but they just won’t admit it yet. I wanted to write a song that speaks to that experience, the nervousness, playfulness and excitement that comes with it.”
Listen to waitin on u below
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