Kina, the shooting star behind the viral Kinabeats sensation taking TikTok by storm, has partnered with indie singer Clide on the new hauntingly beautiful single “Best Of Me.” And so this charged collaboration is an unvarnished clean of love’s lingering hold got you. Weaving together Kina’s signature melancholic soundscapes with Clide’s soul-baring vocals, the track is a tender yet intense ode to the pull of holding on and letting go.
BEST OF ME explores that bittersweet struggle of remaining connected to a relationship that is already broken. It’s a song for anyone who has ever carried the burden of memories they cannot escape, even when they know it’s time to move on. Kina’s sound feats a fine fabric of soothing beats and achy melodies, not dissimilar to Clide’s earnest delivery. In unison, they fashion a domain where vulnerability is lauded.
The single, “The Track,” is an emotional escape. It asks listeners to sit with their own thoughts, to face the messy, beautiful, painful truths of love. Kina’s knack for creating music that feels so personal is represented fully on this track, and Clide’s voice brings a raw authenticity that doesn’t just sell the words, it drives them home.
“Best Of Me” reminds us, even amidst heartbreak, there’s beauty in everything. It’s worth a listen for anyone who’s ever loved or lost or thought about why the memories are never quite letting go. (Available now on Spotify) This track is set to be the anthem for the heartbreak sailors out here in the stormy seas of love and loss. Hit play, and let it take you somewhere you won’t easily forget.
Connect with Kina: Instagram
