Taking the influence of music a step further by embodying the essence of artistic expression, Nandile Ndamase is not only a vessel for relatability but also an auditory healer and social warrior in her own right.
The independent singer/songwriter is rapidly gaining traction following the release of her seven-track project, The Anomaly – a project that sees her tackle deep and fun topics in her exploration of the essence of human nature.
“As human beings, we always want to relate to something. We never want to feel that sense of loneliness. When you listen to a song you always want to feel that there’s something you can relate to,” Ndamase said.
Although usually mistaken for a rapper, Ndamase’s sound is virtually tough to box in and takes listeners through a whirlwind of emotions – from happiness, frustration to excitement. Her relatability has garnered her a cult following and swiftly positioned her as a voice to look out for.
“I don’t like defining my music – my music is something that I use to evoke real emotions in people. I never really want to classify it because I feel like that puts me in a box.”
Through her music, the performer said she wants people to relate to themselves as well as understand and explore themselves mentally and emotionally. Relaying the human experience through her music, Ndamase said she found the healing power of music at an early age. “Music has always been around me.
” I was exposed to different genres at a very young age and I just grew to love music from a young age.”
While having tried out her hand at songwriting and talent contests at a young age, it wasn’t only until 2017 that the 24-year-old started releasing music after leaving Port Elizabeth and finally settling in Maboneng. In less than three years, Ndamase said she has learnt a lot about herself as the industry’s challenges forced her to grow a thick skin.
“It’s been an interesting journey. I feel like I’ve faced a lot of obstacles very early in my career, but, all of those obstacles I’m actually grateful for because I’ve learnt so much and I see and understand things a whole lot more – I feel like there’s a lot of wisdom that came with it.”
Ndamase’s personal battles with depression and anxiety have given her the courage to take on the subjects that the public generally considers taboo and sweeps under the carpet.
“I want to show people that even though I’m an artist and even though I’m on stage I suffer from these things. I want people to understand that these things are real.”
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