Setting the tone with ethereal piano riffs and textured drums with astral nuances, Kiey opens white boy i sat next to on the plane with atmospheric vocals and situational prose. We are immediately captivated by the star’s timbre, flow and introspective nature.
The authenticity that Kiey exudes is tangible. He writes from a relatable place and his lyricism is full of poetic prowess and intentional depth. The opus holds a transportive energy, in line with the narrative of the song.
In Kiey‘s imagination, a parallel world unfolds where he musters the courage to introduce himself to his muse, leading to a beautiful relationship. He recounts that in reality, his shyness held him back from approaching this person, leaving their connection confined to the realms of a poetic song.
The delivery switch ups keep us enthralled, whilst the energy of the piece builds with drama, sound design intricacies and vocal production subversive moments.
Fans of Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Lana Del Rey, Utada Hikaru, and Bjork will be able to connect with Kiey’s sound, but it is clear that the rising artist is manifesting a universe of his own.
Kiey is currently readying his third album with white boy i sat next to on the plane as the lead single. We are eagerly awaiting the premiere of the music video in a few hours, and in the meantime, we have added white boy i sat next to on the plane to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our brand new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Kiey‘s wider discography, including Sunday Sanctuary.