744) KAINA - Green

Chicago-based modern R&B artist Kaina Castillo's connection to her Venezuelan background is so inspiring to us! In this salsa-infused song, she discusses her self-doubt in a deeply personal and artistic way. She finds solace in comparing her built-in sense of affection and caring to the constants of nature and the colors of the sky and plants. Her caressing vocals soothe the listener and the unique South American rhythm is like an exotic adventure. The beautifully wholesome music video in which KAINA's friends and family take part is a gorgeous demonstration of unconditional love and it paints a brightly-colored image to harmonize with the passionate sound of the track. In an interview for Pitchfork, Castillo said that the filming of the music video ended with her mother just turning to her and thanking her, which she claims "fucked [her] up". Our hearts melted when we read that. Co-written and co-produced by brilliant musician Sen Morimoto, who's also been included on our list before, the intelligence and progressiveness of this piece don't come as a surprise to us.
Enjoy! ♪
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Category:Soul
Category:RnB
Category:Salsa
Category:World
Category:United States
Category:Illinois
Category:Venezuela
Category:Guatemala
Category:Sounds Like: Jamila Woods
Category:Sounds Like: Kali Uchis
Category:Sounds Like: Noname
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