Rising urban pop artist Lucid Kidd says he owes part of his musical identity to his native Lithuania. "Especially in winter, Eastern Europe is a very cold, dark and depressing region which probably fueled my creativity," he said in a press release.
Be that as it may, Kidd's performance of his forthcoming single "Smooth Sailing" doesn't evoke a dark winter at all. In fact, it riffs on the carefree days of summer — and the blissful feeling of having someone special to share them with.
In this episode of Global Spin, watch Kidd deliver an energetic performance of "Smooth Sailing" from a scenic overlook in Vilnius, Lithuania. The sun-soaked setting is the perfect visual accompaniment to the song, which celebrates the giddy early days of new romance, as carefree and euphoric as a summer day out on the water.
"Nothing, no nothing, no nothing, is better than this/ Baby, if I've got you here, there's nothing more than this sweet kiss," Kidd sings. "When I think 'bout you, I think 'bout the ocean/ Smooth sailing on the seven seas."
Kidd premieres "Smooth Sailing" on Global Spin, as the track won't officially be released until Sept. 9. The single will mark Lucid Kidd's fourth release this year, along with "G n T," "Nothing Back" and "Today and Tomorrow." As the singer hinted on social media, he's also gearing up to release an EP "very soon." (You can pre-save "Smooth Sailing" here.)
Press play on the video above to soak up the final days of summer with Lucid Kidd, and keep checking back to GRAMMY.com for more episodes of Global Spin.
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