LaDee speaks on latest single Khanyisa
SONGSTRESS La Dee, says she wrote her latest single Khanyisa during a di cult week for her, a time when she got to re ect on her life experiences.
This she said is despite that, she has found success with the track, a testament to the power of art to connect and inspire.
The track was released in December last year and it features Trigga Pablo. It was mixed by Lungs D and mastered by Sparks 45.
The song re ects on a di cult encounter she experienced last year. Blending the sounds of Amapiano and gospel and it features more vocals than her previous work, creating a deeply moving listening experience.
La Dee uses her artistry to express her experiences and emotions, o ering a poignant and relatable story through her music.
“So this song wasn’t meant to be a gospel song, it was just meant to be a vibe song with more chants than vocals. But to my surprise when I got to play and listen to the instrumentals I became so emotional,” she said.
“When I wrote Khanyisa it was an emotional week for me, I got to think a lot about my journey of life…then I found myself praying about it asking God ukuthi angenele (to intervene).”
She said in general, society places a lot of expectations on individuals, and sometimes the pressure can become overwhelming.
“You know there’s a lot expected from us in general, and at times the pressure becomes too much some people can’t even handle it that’s why they end up having suicidal thoughts and all,” La Dee said.
“So with Khanyisa I want them to know that there is time for everything. At times you just need to be patient and don't give up easily.
“I’m so proud of myself, I feel like I haven’t been vocal in a while, but with Khanyisa I made sure I deliver…I feel so relieved now that it’s out there…where it belongs.
“So many people related to the song. I have been getting amazing feedback.
“Videos of people dancing to it so yeah my fans are happy. “Khanyisa is a very spiritual song. I pray people get to listen to it and also check out the (o cial music video).”
She also added that being a female artiste in a male dominated industry is not easy at all.
“I personally have worked to very hard to be where I am today and yet angika ki la engifuna ukuyakhona (where I want to be)…but still I believe one day the light will nally shine on me,” LaDee said.
“I pray for success in all I do.
“Recording Khanyisa was never easy hey and when I got to record the song that’s when I got to understand why I had to experience all the hiccups, at times I got sick when I had to go to the studio and all.
“On the project I worked with the most amazing people who believe so much in me and what I do. So it was just easy working with them.
“I have performed it already and I really enjoy it because
I feel it’s a national anthem having people sing along.
It's just so heartwarming.”
LaDee added: “I still want to grace stages with Khanyisa because it’s so spiritual and mind blowing. I’m working on an EP this year and will probably launch it.
“Music is business. Treat it like that. It’s not easy, the industry doesn’t favour anyone.
Believe in yourself and work hard.”