A DYNAMIC TRIO: SANTINO LE SAINT, NIPPA & COL3TRANE LINK-UP FOR 'MOVIESTAR'

Matt Sharp
Aug 10, 2024
1 min read

What happens when you combine emotive powerhouse Santino Le Saint, rising star Nippa, and R&B hitmaker Col3trane? Scroll to the bottom for your answer...

A summer collaboration for the ages, 'Moviestar' brings together three of the best talents from the R&B sphere. In the new single, the trio discuss a special someone who has captivated their hearts and minds. She is the leading character in their lives, an unforgettable presence they can't escape. Their smooth vocals seamlessly flow from one verse to the next, with bouncy production blending the best elements of new and old-school R&B.

This single is just the beginning, with Santino’s 'Golden Hours Vol. 1' mixtape, crafted this year, on its way and due to soundtrack the later summer months. A wonderful collision of talent, 'Moviestar' seems set to remain on heavy rotation for Oculate.

ANSWER: ONE OF THE BEST TRACKS OF THE SUMMER.

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