Santi Forget celebrates belonging and rediscovery on her soulful new single 'North Star'

Santi Forget continues to carve out a distinctive space between neo soul, alternative pop and bilingual R&B on her new single 'North Star', a warm and deeply personal release that feels rooted in both place and emotional renewal.

At its core, 'North Star' is a love letter to Toronto, but not in the obvious romanticised sense. The song captures the complicated experience of rediscovering familiarity after periods of disconnection and restlessness. Santi Forget approaches the city as a place capable of shifting emotionally depending on where you stand within your own life.

And that emotional sincerity gives the single much of its strength. Throughout, 'North Star' unfolds with understated warmth, allowing groove, atmosphere and melody to carry the emotional weight naturally. There is a relaxed confidence to the arrangement that mirrors the song’s themes of comfort, belonging and rediscovery.

Musically, the track blends retro soul textures with contemporary neo-soul smoothness remarkably well. The live instrumentation plays a huge role in giving the single its organic feel. The rhythm section moves with subtle restraint while the guitar work adds flashes of warmth and texture without overpowering the song’s reflective atmosphere.

Vocally, Santi Forget remains the clear focal point throughout. Her delivery carries a smoky softness that feels intimate and conversational, balancing vulnerability with quiet self-assurance. There are moments where her phrasing recalls the warmth of classic 90s soul vocalists, but the bilingual fluidity and modern production choices keep the song feeling contemporary rather than nostalgic for nostalgia’s sake.

The production from John Dinsmore also deserves credit for preserving the human feel of the performance. Recorded and mixed at Lincoln County Studio, the track avoids excessive gloss, instead allowing small imperfections and live energy to remain present within the mix. That choice gives 'North Star' a timeless quality that suits Santi’s songwriting style particularly well.

Following the strong response to her previous work, including the 'Raquel' EP, 'North Star' feels like another confident step forward for an artist steadily refining her voice and artistic identity. It showcases her ability to combine soulful intimacy with broader emotional resonance while maintaining a sound that feels personal and authentic.