Noah Kahlil invites listeners into a dreamy, alt-hip-hop reverie with his latest single “(When I’m) Eighty-Three.” Produced by Benn Good and inspired by The Beatles’ classic “When I’m Sixty-Four,” this track spins a contemporary twist on time, love, and legacy. From the first shimmer of the intro, “Eighty-Three” sets a hypnotic tone. The cool, ambient layers paired with a ticking beat create a chill and introspective soundscape that gets you floating in memory. Kahlil’s high, tender vocals are delivered with emotional softness and a slight melancholic edge, inviting you deeper into the atmosphere.
His voice, delicate yet drenched in feeling, becomes the anchor of the song as every note is laced with intention. The repetition of the word “who?” lands hard, forming a hook that is equal parts haunting and addictive. It’s playful, echoing, and disarming—almost like a rhetorical echo in a dream, and it sticks with you long after the track ends.
Lyrically, the song is intimate and nostalgic, filled with subtle humor, existential wonder, and sonic psychedelia. It’s a natural extension of Kahlil’s signature style, quirky yet thoughtful, experimental yet cohesive. His eccentric charm pulses through the track, giving it that signature Noah Kahlil flavor fans have come to expect.
“(When I’m) Eighty-Three” is the question all the lonely people have, against time’s inevitability. Whether you’re swaying to the groove or lost in its introspective pull, one thing’s for sure: Kahlil keeps us all asking “who?”—and wanting more.
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Review by: Naomi Joan