Shay’D aims for the stars

It is hard to believe Shade ‘Shay'D’ Anderson is not famous already.

The singer creates a feel-good blend of RnB/Jazz/neo-soul music, with her distinguishably sensual vocals that float effortlessly on her new single.

Shay'D is a former Jeppe High School for Girls pupil.

This 26-year-old, Durban-born singer, is part of a trending musical movement called teamD3, In addition, she has been singing since she was 12.

“I could say my singing journey started when I was 12, when I started singing in church,” she said.

Shay'D describes her music as Neo-Soul music, which is a compilation of jazz, soul and RnB. She compares the music to the likes of India Arie and Eryka Bhadu.

“Their music inspires my sound, especially India Arie. Her sound is simple and yet so beautiful,” she said.

She made the move to Johannesburg and attended Jeppe High School for Firls for two years before moving back to Durban.

After matric, she returned to Johannesburg and worked in the corporate world until she could no longer ignore her calling for music. That is when she decided music was to be her career. She has been residing in Malvern for the past seven years.

This songbird is not only a launching her solo career, she is also the lead vocalist of a band called teamD3. She is also the lead singer in the cover band, Concert Boulevard, which has been performing at Kartzy’s for over a year now.

This leading lady has also just released her first single, titled Can’t Deny, which was debuted on November 30 in a New Zealand radio station.

After not getting anywhere in South Africa, the single was first released overseas. She is hoping to have the single played on South African radio stations as well.

“The single was well-received in New Zealand and they promised that the song will continue to receive airplay.

“After the single, we are back in the studio. Progress doesn’t stop, we are working on four tracks,” she said.

Shay’D urges parents to invest in their children when they want to pursue their music careers.

“You cannot look at your child and say you want them to be just a singer. Music is a career; send them to a music school,” said Shay'D.

She credits both her parents and her band mates for being supportive and for being behind her through her musical journey.

She also offered some advice for aspiring singers.

“Do not treat your music as a hobby, because you are wasting your time and people will look at your professionalism when they deal with you,” she said.

She is currently working on her EP, which she expects to release early next year, but she does not want to give away too many details just yet.

Visit the website https://t.co/0vkggyUUbu to listen to her new single.