Count Basic - The City Ft. Kelli Sae Apr 2026

"" is a standout track by the Austrian acid jazz project Count Basic , led by guitarist Peter Legat and featuring the powerful, soulful vocals of long-time collaborator Kelli Sae . Key Highlights

The City - song and lyrics by Count Basic, Kelli Sae - Spotify

“Something bout the city... really makes me come alive. Whenever that feeling hits me, I get high.” Spotify Count Basic - The City ft. Kelli Sae

It is also featured on Austrozone Vol. 3 (2015). Perspectives from the Community

The song is a sophisticated fusion of Smooth Jazz , R&B , and Trip-Hop . It features tight, "glorious grooves" and Legat’s signature wah-wah guitar tones that create a rhythmic, "sexy tension". "" is a standout track by the Austrian

Kelli Sae is frequently praised for her "soulful and harmonic" voice, which brings a dynamic, high-energy presence to the track. Her performance is characterized by both power and sensitivity, moving seamlessly between melodic patterns and soulful wails.

“Along with his glorious grooves, Legat literally talks to you through his wah-wah tones... sung by the dynamic Kelli Sae in a voice so soulful and harmonic that the listener can't help but be pulled into the experience.” AllMusic Whenever that feeling hits me, I get high

The lyrics celebrate the electric feeling of nightlife in global capitals, referencing cities like Vienna, London, Paris, and New York. It centers on the "heartbeat of the streets" and the feeling of coming alive under city lights. Where to Find It The track appears on several notable releases: Sweet Spot (2014): The original studio version.