Keshi
Keshi Isn’t Running Anywhere
Keshi is lounging on a couch backstage before his second of two New York City performances, as hundreds of fans line up outside Webster Hall and another hundred-or-so stand by his greenroom following a meet-and-greet with the star. He’s surrounded by admirers on his Hell/Heaven Tour–people who explain to him that his journey means something to them. But in between it all, he tells me about his (occasional) dreams of throwing his phone into the ocean and fleeing fame. “Nobody could find me. I would never respond to anyone. If you guys put trackers on me, I would take them out of my skin,” he tells SPIN, decked out in an all-black ensemble with two large strands of his hair covering his face. “But then I think, ‘Oh, if I go to a restaurant, or go shopping somewhere, would people still recogn...
Listen to keshi’s Breezy, Madeon-Produced Track “beside you”
Grammy-nominated electronic artist Madeon has gone behind the boards to produce “beside you,” a placid pop tune from young alt-R&B star keshi. keshi’s lilting voice is a perfect fit for Madeon’s breezy production on the carefree track, which dropped on Island Records. The Good Faith producer eschewed his typical use of warm, soaring synths for a more laid-back feel here, opting for melancholic acoustic guitar plucks and soft pads. They are arranged beautifully under keshi’s airy, falsetto-style vocals. It should come as no surprise that “beside you” was streamed over a million times on its first day out. You can listen below and find the song on streaming platforms here. FOLLOW KESHI: Website: keshimusic.comFacebook: facebook.com...
