TAWANDA CHARI
Cape Town-based Zimbabwean reggae artist Sandy, born Sandra Mudenda, is stepping into the reggae spotlight with the release of her debut EP, Signature. At the heart of this five-track roots rock reggae project is a soulful voice, effortlessly traversing themes of love, resilience, and empowerment. Each track carries weight, both lyrically and sonically, reinforcing reggae’s long-standing tradition of being both a groove and a message.
Runonaka opens the EP with a warm, uplifting vibe, celebrating the intoxicating sweetness of love. Sandy’s delivery is heartfelt, wrapping around an infectious rhythm that makes the track an easy favorite for lovers of mellow, feel-good reggae.
She follows this up with Want It All, a song that sets the bar high when it comes to love. Sandy makes it clear—there’s no room for half-measures in a relationship. She demands full commitment, heart, body, and soul, presenting a standard that is both firm and emotional.
But Signature isn’t just about personal relationships. Sandy takes a necessary detour into social commentary with Ndewenyu, a poignant reflection on a reality many Zimbabwean women face after marriage—being abandoned or disregarded by their families. She challenges the notion that marriage diminishes a woman’s worth, reminding listeners that a daughter remains a daughter, no matter her marital status.
On Simuka, Sandy taps into the spirit of hustle, urging listeners to step out of their comfort zones and chase their dreams. It’s an anthem of motivation, packed with the kind of conviction that makes you sit up and take action.
Closing off the EP is Take It Out, a deeply personal piece where Sandy laments the unfair burden of being an emotional punching bag in a relationship. It’s a powerful reflection on love, frustration, and the complexities of emotional labor, driven by a steady, evocative reggae groove.
The EP is warmth and fire, introspection and energy, love and struggle, all while staying true to reggae’s core essence. This debut is not just a promising start; but also a bold arrival. Keep your ears on Sandy—Zimbabwe has birthed a powerful voice in the reggae space.
You can stream the project below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1f18LVPmle9GlgQ6mO0032?si=5hTNZ6gVSoKRrJMRY2dzlA
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sandy-musiq?si=C8Hv9CeRbboBL8Vd
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