Khadi Lee Shares Breezy Release “Friend Zone”

Cleveland, Ohio artist Khadi Lee has share a new visual for "FriendZone". Containing smooth, buttery production centered around warm synth lines, atmospheric backing vocals, and grooving percussion, “FriendZone” makes for a laid-back summer anthem. Atop the track’s balmy instrumentation Lee delivers infectious, soaring melodies that build throughout the verses before he launches into a catchy, uplifting chorus. Topically, he provides relatable content about moving beyond the friend zone and into something more, something many listeners have experienced. Of the song, Lee says, “The friend zone topic is so common but rarely talked about. We all experience it but barely admit it? With this single I wanted to change that narrative.” The accompanying visual, shot by Jake Johnston, enhances the song's sun-soaked ambiance with hazy shots and charismatic, yet relaxed performances. The video uses warm, glowing filters to appropriately capture the track’s easy-going feel, making for an engaging, cohesive whole package. “FriendZone” appears on Lee’s recent EP Sneaky Link, an addictive, sultry set of fresh alternative R&B tracks.