Kenny Iko prolongs love’s visit with new single "Late CheckOut"

Washington, D.C.-based artist Kenny Iko delivers a soulful reminder that love stays long after it’s said and done in his new pop-R&B single, “Late CheckOut.” A singer, songwriter, and dancer who can let raw emotion loose over up-tempo pop that is at once vulnerable and infectious.

The song is a rush of longing, evidence of the push-pull that occurs when a relationship ends but you can’t quite let it go. Central to the track is the recurring refrain which is more than a clever metaphor but also a soulful plea to make intimate moments last when reality is pressing forward. Kenny drapes this sentiment over melodies that straddle the line between heartache and hope, leaving a soundtrack for anyone who has spent hours replaying memories of someone they’ve lost touch with.

The track expresses the human tendency to yearn for the warmth of what was, even in the face of fights and distance that are stronger than any reconciliation can offer. Such is the beauty of “Late CheckOut,” in its honest assessment about feeling torn between the pain of letting go and the love that made it so difficult to leave in hindsight.

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