Lucille Slade Resurfaces with New EP –South African vocalist and songwriterLucille Sladeunveils her new EPResurfaced–a bold and layered journey of rediscovery. Crafted alongside producerTru Hitz,the project finds its voice through texture, depth and emotional honesty. outh African vocalist and songwriterLucille Sladeunveils her new EPResurfaced–a bold and layered journey of rediscovery.
Born inGaleshewe, Kimberleythe birthplace of diamonds, Lucille carries that legacy in her storytelling. Diamonds are never found on the surface. You have to dig deep to discover their worth.
That is the essence of this moment. The Kimberley Diamond resurfaces with intention, clarity and courage ThroughoutResurfacedLucille proudly honours her roots. The opening trackD.Y.is an ode,a love letter to Kimberley introducing her hometown to the world with a blend of English andAfrikaans.
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It welcomes listeners into the spirit, pride and rhythm of where she comes from. ThroughoutResurfacedLucille proudly honours her roots. Another key moment on the EP isRescue Me,a reimagined version of her 2018 release from her albumScratch The Surface.
Re-recorded in 2025, it arrives with a more current refined sound. It is proof that music never gets old. It can always be reshaped and rediscovered.
The EP begins with a spoken word introduction by Kimberley’s cultural commentators Sip and Khwati.This grounds listeners in local lingo and identity before the musical journey unfolds. From there, the sound expands through global influences yet South African touches remain ever present. No matter how far the music travels, home always lingers.
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