Local MVP Sainté Takes It Easy On Fresh New Single "East"

Leicester rapper Sainté continues to bring the vibes to the UK alternative rap scene with the cool jam East, a collaboration with Maryland rhymer Joony. A sequel to his 2021 track West, the first track on his sophomore EP Out the Blue, it’s a subtle flex joint produced by Parker Jazz and Brad Baker, with the lyrics showcasing Sainté’s nonchalant and exciting lifestyle, and is an ode to the fast-paced alternative scene in the East End. Joony, who’s previously worked with the likes of Brent Faiyaz, brings that bona fide US underground spirit and spins the track with finesse. Reminiscent of old school Sam Wise or the swagger-ridden flavour of A$AP Ant, Sainté has broken out of the “up-and-coming” tag to anchor himself in the nation’s avant-garde rap vista.

Escorted by a music video packed with vintage, streetwise fashion and filmed with a myriad of different cameras, it follows Sainté’s fun and electrifying sphere, with a few star-studded cameos here and there like a short appearance of Bath sing-songwriter PinkPantheress. The visuals thoroughly flatter the song, Sainté’s chilling with his friends, rocking out at shows, proudly leaning out of a whip with a stack, showing off the gleaming VVS, and generally exploring the rollercoaster of being young n’ lit. The floaty synths and mellow tone makes it a perfect record for those debonair East London parties and gigs, but also keeps up with Sainté’s signature after-hours red wine vibrations that echoed throughout his 2020 hit single Champagne Shots.

Hailing from the Midlands and naturally rippling down south, 21-year-old Sainté has erected a stylish, frosty sound that owes itself well to his cool and breezy persona. His freshman 4-track EP Local MVP takes listeners on a sonic journey through lavishness and luxury, with toned-down euphonious sounds from start to finish. Think Drake’s Nothing Was The Same but augmented into a proudly British 2020s vogue. Sainté has found himself resonating with collaborators like A2, Odeal and Knucks, the latter whose recent album Alpha Placehad him spitting on the memorable tune Playa. Right now, Sainté represents a part of the UK youth who tag themselves in exclusive flair, urban creativity, and seizing the moment.

Set the tone with Sainté's East, available on streaming platforms now.