JAAD & Kállay Saunders Release New R&B Single "Soul Tied" — GROOVE Media
August 13, 2026 — GROOVE Media has released "Soul Tied," a new R&B single from Edinburgh-based artist JAAD featuring American-Hungarian singer-songwriter Kállay Saunders — best known internationally for representing Hungary at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest and placing 5th with "Running." The single is available now on all major streaming platforms, alongside an official video on GROOVE Media's YouTube channel.
From D-Rap to R&B: A Sonic Evolution
"Soul Tied" builds on the momentum of JAAD's viral "D-Rap" collaborations — his own term for the genre-blending, drill-rooted sound that first broke him through. Here, that raw street-storytelling instinct shifts into a more vulnerable, melodic R&B space, paired with Kállay Saunders' soul-inflected vocal for a chorus that anchors the record emotionally. The result is a moody, late-night production that bridges UK urban songwriting with Eastern European soul influence — a genuinely cross-continental take on modern melodic rap.
"This song marks a real turning point for my sound. Moving from the D-Rap energy into a true R&B narrative let us tell a deeper, more honest story — and working with Kállay brought a level of vocal soul that made the record complete." — JAAD
Who Is Kállay Saunders? From Eurovision's "Running" to "Soul Tied"
András Kállay-Saunders — also widely searched as Kallay Saunders or Andras Kallay-Saunders — is a Hungarian-American singer, songwriter, and producer born in New York City to Hungarian model Katalin Kállay and American soul musician Fernando Saunders. In 2014, he represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest with "Running," finishing 5th overall — Hungary's best Eurovision result since 1994. He's since charted repeatedly on the Hungarian Top 40 with hits including "Csak Veled" and "I Love You," and is currently mid-rollout on his forthcoming album Another Night, following recent singles "Wild Horses" and "Take Me Back Home."
Who Is JAAD?
JAAD is a hip-hop and drill artist based in Edinburgh, Scotland, known for blending hard-hitting UK drill production with introspective, often melodic songwriting about love, loss, and the grind of breaking into music. His single "SORRY" earned a GRM Daily placement, helping cement him as one of Scotland's leading drill voices, alongside a catalog that includes "Nothing to Say," "Racetrack," "Tinder," and "Greenwood."
Watch the Official "Soul Tied" Music Video
GROOVE Media has released a video for the single shot entirely in Budapest, where JAAD and Kallay Saunders collaborated to create “Soul Tied.”
[▶ Watch the Official Lyric Video on YouTube →] https://youtu.be/noXZY9_H4f0
Stream "Soul Tied" Everywhere
"Soul Tied" is available now globally via GROOVE Media:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kállay Saunders? Kállay Saunders (András Kállay-Saunders) is a Hungarian-American singer-songwriter who represented Hungary at Eurovision 2014, placing 5th with "Running." He's now featured on JAAD's new single "Soul Tied."
What is JAAD's "D-Rap" sound? D-Rap is JAAD's own term for the genre-blending, drill-rooted style that built his early catalog — raw, rhythmic storytelling that "Soul Tied" now expands into R&B territory.
Where can I watch the "Soul Tied" music video? The official lyric video and visualizer are both live now on GROOVE Media's YouTube channel.
Where can I stream "Soul Tied"? "Soul Tied" is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and all major platforms via GROOVE Media's SmartLink.
When was "Soul Tied" released? "Soul Tied" was released on August 13, 2026.
About GROOVE Media
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