ML dedicates second album to Namibia's freedom
The artist reflects not only on Namibia's journey, but also her own.
An independent artist working to lift up her country's name through her music, ML has once again shown love to Namibia by dedicating her second album to the country's freedom. Titled Independence Day, the album was officially released on Independence Day in honour of Namibia's 29th independence anniversary.
“I decided to bring out an Independence Day album to fit with the general theme of my music, which highlights mostly our history, our present and our future,” the singer said.
Sticking to making the kind of music that people from all walks of life can resonate with, ML wants this album to send one main message to anyone who listens - that of encouragement and hope for the future. “This album is a dedication to the independence of this country. It reminds us to remain dedicated and work hard to build Namibia,” she said.
Featured artists on the album are Miss Rose, Mabuzza and House Guru Gang. ML has also once again teamed up with Vikta Juiceboy, with whom she recorded the popular single These Beats.
Independence Day is a funky album that caters for everyone. From track one to the last song on the album, you'll find a range of sounds and messages from gospel to inspirational songs advocating for education and even your feel-good, dance tracks.
So far, singles to already drop from the album include Cassinga as well as the title track Independence Day.
As she prepares to usher in another year of Namibia's liberation and freedom, ML reflects on her own journey of independence in an industry that's paved with so many challenges for rising musicians.
“As an independent artist in an independent Namibia, the country's music industry has not yet managed to attract substantial investment 29 years after independence. Every artist is somehow struggling. And when you get into the industry, you're still fighting for the same small cake - with the old guys holding on tighter to their bread.”
With this album however, ML is ready to re-affirm her commitment to her craft and to doing her part to inspire and build an industry that still has so much potential.
ML is a passionate vocalist who is eager to not only share her talent with Namibians, but the world at large. Since dropping her debut album in 2018, she has been featured on continental media platforms like Nigeria's Afrika Muzik Magazine, Canadian based African podcast Moto Moto, and has had her music receive airplay on Breeze FM in Namibia.
The album is available digitally on online platforms such as Donlu Africa, iTunes and Youtube.
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“I decided to bring out an Independence Day album to fit with the general theme of my music, which highlights mostly our history, our present and our future,” the singer said.
Sticking to making the kind of music that people from all walks of life can resonate with, ML wants this album to send one main message to anyone who listens - that of encouragement and hope for the future. “This album is a dedication to the independence of this country. It reminds us to remain dedicated and work hard to build Namibia,” she said.
Featured artists on the album are Miss Rose, Mabuzza and House Guru Gang. ML has also once again teamed up with Vikta Juiceboy, with whom she recorded the popular single These Beats.
Independence Day is a funky album that caters for everyone. From track one to the last song on the album, you'll find a range of sounds and messages from gospel to inspirational songs advocating for education and even your feel-good, dance tracks.
So far, singles to already drop from the album include Cassinga as well as the title track Independence Day.
As she prepares to usher in another year of Namibia's liberation and freedom, ML reflects on her own journey of independence in an industry that's paved with so many challenges for rising musicians.
“As an independent artist in an independent Namibia, the country's music industry has not yet managed to attract substantial investment 29 years after independence. Every artist is somehow struggling. And when you get into the industry, you're still fighting for the same small cake - with the old guys holding on tighter to their bread.”
With this album however, ML is ready to re-affirm her commitment to her craft and to doing her part to inspire and build an industry that still has so much potential.
ML is a passionate vocalist who is eager to not only share her talent with Namibians, but the world at large. Since dropping her debut album in 2018, she has been featured on continental media platforms like Nigeria's Afrika Muzik Magazine, Canadian based African podcast Moto Moto, and has had her music receive airplay on Breeze FM in Namibia.
The album is available digitally on online platforms such as Donlu Africa, iTunes and Youtube.
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