Naples, Italy – Highly acclaimed artist, Kina, most recognized as Kinabeats on TikTok, and Berlin indie singer clide join forces on their newest emotionally intense, yet soothing single “Best of Me.” The track lays out the conflicting feelings associated with staying in a love that is already gone and breaking you as a person, but dealing with those memories that still have a tight grasp on the brain. Kina’s classic melancholic production and clide’s openly heartfelt tone send audiences on a vulnerable journey to their thoughts where self-reflection and honesty are welcome. The song provides listeners a place to thoroughly ponder a relationship’s complexities. “Best of Me” is available to stream and download on all platforms worldwide.
With its inviting opening and clide’s delicate vocals, “Best of Me” immediately draws listeners into a sonic atmosphere that captures the complexities of a love that feels impossible to let go of. The introspective lyrics, paired with production that mirrors a quiet moment alone with your thoughts, paint a vivid picture of emotional entrapment. Kina and clide craft a song that balances the highs and lows of a fading relationship, where love and loss blur into one. “We made ‘Best of Me’ based on a feeling we all know too well—when you give your all to someone who keeps slipping through your fingers,” Kina explains. “It’s about holding onto something that’s already gone, even when you know it’s breaking you.” clide’s vocal delivery amplifies the song’s emotional weight, while Kina’s production creates a space for reflection, allowing memories to linger in the silence. “Best of Me” resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped in love, making it a profoundly relatable listening experience. This song serves as the second single off of Kina’s upcoming EP Everything is Blue…
At just 25 years old, platinum-certified artist Kina has cemented his place in the music industry with his signature Lo-fi pop sound. His breakout hit, “Get You The Moon” featuring Snøw, went viral on TikTok and SoundCloud, becoming the first original track by an Italian artist to surpass one billion Spotify streams. Released through Columbia Records, the song spent 450 days on Spotify’s Global Daily Charts and is now certified platinum in eight countries and gold in five more. Kina’s journey began at just eight years old, experimenting with progressive and electronic sounds before discovering his passion for Lo-fi pop in high school. His influence is evident through his placement in Spotify’s BILLIONS Club playlist and his 2020 YouTube documentary, Asleep In A Dream. With over 20 platinum discs, billions of YouTube streams, and a #2 spot on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart, Kina has helped shape the “bedroom Lo-fi pop” movement. His work has been praised by Complex UK, EARMILK, and PAPER, further solidifying his impact on the industry.
The stirring single “Best of Me” is only yet another distinguished Lo-fi hit to come from Kina, showcasing the creative mind that puts thoughtful and meaningful production into his artistry. “Best of Me” is available to download and stream on all platforms. Follow this pioneer in the “bedroom Lo-fi pop” arena by keeping up to date on all things Kina through Instagram and TikTok @kinabeats.
