Rich and venomous darkness is draped all around Kristin Venae’s infectious ‘Still Here’. A colorful piece of charismatic contemporary RnB that defies genre norms and retells the story of a truly bold and beautiful soul, and a talented artist.
Based in Sydney, Australia, Kristin Venae is an RnB singer and songwriter with a sound that leans on soul and on pop quite heavily. Having debuted in 2021, Kristin Venae took a short break from her career as she received treatment for a stage II breast cancer diagnosis. She returns with a bang. ‘Still Here’ is punchy, momentous, melodic, and colorful.
As she now dedicates a lot of her attention to raise awareness for cancer under 40, ‘Still Here’ is a softly anthemic ballad that signifies Venae’s fortitude and iron will, as well as a ray of hope for cancer patients, and an inspiration to other survivors. The subdued pace and gentle tempo on ‘Still Here’, alongside the song’s occasional jazzy and unfamiliar chord all create a delicious and palpable sense of tension that makes for a truly engaging listen, with Venae’s rich and passionate vocals being a reassuring and confident presence throughout the song’s numerous melodic twists and harmonic turns.
‘Still Here’ is inviting, groovy, warm, and unique. A single that stands out sonically amongst its peers, paining Kristin Venae as a talented artist with a singular vision, next to being an inspiring personality.