Sasha Keable’s “Tell Me What You Want” is a Masterclass in Late-Night R&B and Pure, Unfiltered Desire

The UK R&B renaissance is in full swing, and South London’s Sasha Keable is leading the charge with some of the most exciting vocal work in the game right now. Fresh off her nomination for the BBC Sound Poll, the British-Colombian singer-songwriter has expanded on the heartbreak and betrayal of last year’s act right EP with her highly anticipated deluxe project, ACT II.

While the new project expands on her signature sound, one track instantly steals the spotlight. “Tell Me What You Want” is a sultry, late-night standout that cuts through the noise with absolute honesty and incredible vocal control.

If you haven’t added this one to your rotation yet, here is why it needs to be on your radar.

Moving Past Heartbreak Into Raw Agency

If act right was a necessary outlet for Sasha’s anger and healing, “Tell Me What You Want” feels like the visceral, thrilling chapter of what comes next. Co-written alongside Charlie Pitts, Kent Azares, Eddie Lopes, and A’shaari Pope, the track skips the metaphors and goes straight for the truth, delivering an unfiltered look into intimacy, physical romance, and female pleasure.

Instead of hinting around the edges, Keable’s pen is refreshingly direct. She sings with a brilliant sense of sexual agency and vocal urgency that demands your attention from the first second:

“Girl just wanna thank you for your service / I’m trying to work out how your fingers so deep inside my body… girl it lingers.”

It is bold, unashamed, and incredibly authentic. In a pop landscape that often cleans up or sanitizes intimacy, Keable’s writing leans right into the beautiful, messy, and intoxicating reality of deep infatuation.

The Sonic Vibe: Deep Basslines and Cinematic Vocals

Musically, “Tell Me What You Want” sits in a gorgeous, slow-burning contemporary R&B pocket while keeping the sharp, infectious hook of a great pop record. Produced by the powerhouse trio of Eddie Lopes, Charlie Pitts, and Kent Azares, the production relies on a heavy, deep bassline that gives Sasha’s live, urgent vocals plenty of room to breathe.

What really elevates the track, though, are the breathtaking choral ad-libs and breathless refrains layered throughout the background. The casual, sung-out chorus hits like a wave, building an atmosphere that feels both desperate and completely in control.

Why ‘ACT II’ is Her Most Complete Project Yet

Premiered by Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show, “Tell Me What You Want” serves as the perfect anchor for the new five-track extension on ACT II.

Reflecting on the new material, Sasha shared:

“I just didn’t feel like the story was quite finished… ‘act right’ was very angry. This is kind of an extension of that, and I guess kind of what happened afterwards, to a certain extent.”

By pairing the heavy, therapeutic tracks of her past work with the raw passion of new additions like “Tell Me What You Want” and “TAI CHI,” Keable has crafted a flawless sonic journey through the stages of grief, reclamation, and passion. It is easily her most compelling work to date.