Check out R&B crooner Mateo's new slow jam 'Carry On.'

Could anyone use a slow jam right about now? We thought so. Slated to appear as the first song on R&B crooner Mateo's forthcoming "Suite 823" mixtape, "Carry On" is a laid-back track that perfectly showcases Mateo's rich vocals. It also makes us fall in love with him on the spot, and we're wondering if he's single. Anyone?

+ Listen to Mateo's "Carry On" after the jump.

Produced by longtime Alicia Keys collaborators Kerry "Krucial" Brothers and Zeke MacUmber, the song speaks to the strength and resolve it takes to keep going when you're going through heartache. Set to a silvery, ethereal beat, choir synths ring loudly in the background as Mateo pleads: "If you want me/ Like I want you, baby/ If you got me/ And I got you... and we can just carry on." Umm, yeah, we DEFINITELY want you. No question. But just out of curiosity, what exactly does that entitle us to?

+ Listen to Mateo's "Carry On," get a free download, and check out Suite823.com for new songs and updates straight from Mateo.