Some songs don't just come through your speakers, they envelop you, holding you fast in a moment you never want to let go of. Karlie, who grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and her co-singer-songwriter, Geronimo Latumeten, an Indonesian hip-hop artist known by the stage name Eastar, have made just that with "Moonlit Dreams," their brand-new collaboration.
There's a magnetic pull to "Moonlit Dreams". Sitting atop Eastar's sparkling production of throbbing groove and gorgeous synth layers, pills is like walking into a 3 AM world where time ceases to exist. There's a breathless feel to it, the urgency of freedom, the idea that anything was possible, and the quiet kind of magic when a night seemed endless. Her lyrics match the music so well. Her croon glides gracefully on Eastar's soundscape, hitting that sweet spot of intimacy up near the clouds.
What started as one of Eastar's solos seemed to melt away when Karlie stepped into the studio. The chemistry between the two is apparent, his striking production and her provocative vocals come together to form something that sounds both modern and out of time. "Moonlit Dreams" sticks long after the final note has faded.
With Eastar in the creative engine of Karlie's hotly anticipated debut album, this is a jazzy whetting of the appetite. If the previews for "Moonlit Dreams" can be trusted, fans have something to look forward to, music that not only moves your body but also somehow encapsulates those moments in our forgotten lives & souls. Karlie and Eastar have done more than make a song, they've captured a vibe. And once you enter "Moonlit Dreams," you may not want to leave.