SOUTH African-born and New Zealand-based artist Jujulipps’ new single will boost your confidence.
The sassy and feel-good song, titled Saucy, was released on Friday, 14 April.
Jujulipps, whose real name is Hannah Kazadi (24), opened up about the song and the inspiration behind it.
"Saucy is the booster or pick-me-up we all need, reminding us to be unapologetically ourselves and to add a little extra confidence to our daily lives. The song is a celebration of self-love, empowerment, and the joy that comes from being ourselves," she said.
The singer also released the music video along with the song.
"This was an experience I will always remember. I worked closely alongside Mary Adeosun and spent months connecting potential ideas and then refining these themes. There were many nights of tests and trials with hairdresser Paida Machakaire in order to achieve the elaborate styles presented in the video.
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"With the undeniably talented designer, Syndel, we merged a look that was not only the embodiment of the track Saucy, but is the embodiment of me as an artist. Working with Alex, who directed the video, and the whole team was a greatly awakening experience, sharing creative passions with such talented individuals was a true pleasure,” she said.
She said her music is a celebration of where she comes from. She was born in Cape Town and also has roots in Burundi and Congo.
"I am a child of the diaspora, and my music is a celebration of the richness and vibrancy of my home continent. My ultimate goal is to empower my listeners to feel good about themselves, recognise their worth, and be proud of who they are, especially my fellow immigrants who now call Aotearoa (New Zealand) home," she said.
Jujulipps is also preparing for a tour in New Zealand.
"I’ll be going on a national tour with Synthony, hitting the stages of various New Zealand summer festivals, Northern Bass, Cuba Dupa, Cross St. Festival and Laneway Festival," the singer said.
