Though we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic was a dark time, we should also acknowledge that it has given us with some great talents. One such gift is former medical practitioner turn singer, Auraiya. The Jamaica-based vocalist penned and published her first song, This Must Be Love, during the epidemic and hasn’t left the studio since.
One of her most recent records is Pendulum, a Caribbean-pop track – fused with dancehall – that will serve as the lead single for her forthcoming debut album. Pendulum, which literally means being swung between two extremes, was inspired by lessons learnt in life, love and relationships. It’s being described by some selectors as both different and refreshing.
When asked what she would like listeners to take away from the song Auraiya said the following: “I am not a feminist, however I wanted our women to feel empowered and to know their worth and to know when to walk away if they don’t feel valued. It also for real men out there, to know their value, and never be a ‘Pendulum’.”
Pendulum is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms, and it comes to us courtesy of Rocky Valley Records.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 