Saint’s new single “REC: CLOSER” is a shot of pure energy

Saint’s new single “REC: CLOSER” is an absolute hit for hip-hop tracks that get you by the throat in the first opening moments and don’t let up. From the intro, this track has a grip like a magnet and pulls you in set up for a power ride of sharp production and wild energy. “REC: CLOSER” is razor-sharp, with crisp, clean beats, booming synth cuts, and smooth bass lines that together craft a meticulously polished yet crackling soundscape. The boldness of Saint’s decision to open with that intro is a masterstroke; it grabs you right away, lets you know that you’re in for something wonderful, and then is more than willing to back up that claim.

It’s how the song maintains its feel-good spirit without much discipline in the production. This is less noise or hype than a carefully constructed piece of music in which every part means something. The beat thuds with assurance, and there are underlying layers that add texture without taking away from the overall sound. It’s a sonic experience that feels novel but rooted in the basic stuff that makes the hip-hop form so strong. Saint is sharp as the whip-crack production with a flow that slices through everything like a samurai sword through a collection of new school mediocrity. The single is a brash, confident forward step yet further exhibits Saint’s talent when it comes to creating tracks that are not simply dazzling sonically but also emotionally engaging through their performance.

If there’s one takeaway from “REC: CLOSER,” it’s that Saint is skillful at creating anticipation and then making good on it. The song’s intro is an electric invitation, but it only accelerates up from there, dragging you deeper into the world that Saint is building. It’s a high-energy soundtrack, made for those times when you need a little extra kick, whether on the dance floor or in your earbuds. “REC: CLOSER” is a track you’ll want to play again.