CON THE ARTIST is a songwriter and performer from Canada, who dropped his first single "Life of the Party" in 2023, as a teaser for his EP debut "BEST DAYS"  which was released the next year. 2025 found him dropping a handful of new singles, and "Only You" is his first release in 2026. On the surface we find solid hooks, a playful production aesthetic, and the ineffable charm of a bedroom-pop confessional. Behind the veneer of a polished production, "Only You" feels like a well-kept secret, mixing deep emotional feels with a solid groove and some real-world inspiration.

"Only You" pairs intimate vocals with a soaring chorus inspired by real life.

If I told you it's your touch I'm craving
When you hold me it's not suffocating
I can be the man you needed in your life
Give me a second, babe

Following up on the 2.6M-view breakout “Hand Me Down,” this effervescent pop gem is right where we expect it be: beat-driven, intimate, and full of thrills. Born and raised in South Africa, CON THE ARTIST is emerging from Toronto’s creative corners, having built a successful career producing hip-hop records and composing for both orchestra and film.

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