Houston-based singer/songwriter, keltiey is wasting no time making her feelings loud and clear on her colorful new single, “kn0” featuring skaiwater. The feel good, soon-to-be perfect summer jam is accompanied by a 70’s inspired video, in which the duo appears in funky, flashy, and stylish attire, cruising down the streets of Los Angeles in a pink convertible. Watch the video now below.
“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.
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.