Kiey’s new single “phan thiet” landed on my radar last week, and it has been playing on loop ever since. The Ho Chi Minh City artist usually drops English tracks , so picking a simple Vietnamese name for this release felt like a refreshing shift. The track blends airy dream pop melodies with a smooth R&B rhythm, capturing that exact mood of watching coastal waves roll past during a long road trip back to the city.
The contrast here is what makes the song stick with you. The beat feels light and floating, but the lyrics dig into the heavy haze of grief and lingering memories after a painful breakup. Kiey spent nearly two months in the studio polishing every detail of the mix, and that extra effort pays off in how balanced and rich the final audio sounds on a good pair of headphones.
Kiey chose to stay off camera for the music video, leaving the screen to actors Sỹ Hậu and Millie Vũ. They play out a sci-fi storyline about a young scientist trying to rebuild his lost partner by constructing a robot. Kiey remained behind the monitor working closely with director FA Châu Trần, a smart move that lets the emotional storyline take center stage.
If you enjoy indie artists building a unique sound, give this track a spin and check out his page to see what he cooks up next.
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