I was teaching myself how to write music but I also took a break from — Elaine (singer)

"Then when I got to the University here in Johannesburg, that’s when I really started taking the music seriously"

"I feel social media was important in creating this ecosystem of people that I possibly wouldnt have had access to. We all work together in our community to create despite coming from different cultures and from different backgrounds. And what connects is our passion for music, our work ethic, our drive and our morals."

"It really is about your faith and your work ethic."

"Im a very, very lowkey and private person [in everyday life] so I use social media and thats actually how I met all of the people I worked with on this project."

"Well, I’ve been singing since I was 6 years old. I was in the choir at that time. I was in the choir basically my whole life and that life really set the foundation for my music, but when I got to high school I became a bit more independent. I wanted to take my love for music a step further and that’s when I decided to leave the choir. I was 16 years old at that time. I was teaching myself how to write music but I also took a break from engaging in cultural activities around tenth grade because I was working on my confidence. Then when I got to the University here in Johannesburg. That’s when I really started taking the music seriously."