New Music From South Africa
Moonchild Sanelly Announces Nudes EP To Be Released September 11 recent release from Nudes. A lot of her songs By Roscoe P. opening talk about sex, and she has no We’re happy to announce, that South problem talking about a Africa’s “Queen Of Goom,” Moonchild man’s anatomy. She was Sanelly, born Sanelisiwe Twisha, will be recently asked if she releasing her new EP Nudes. Nudes is might edit the song for a scheduled for release this month on Septemmuch broader audience ber 11th through Transgressive Records. and her remark was quite Moonchild will no doubt be one of this years simply, “how many songs breakout artists with this new project. She talk about pussy?” I can has become quite noticeable with her tell by that response that signature blue-colored hair and her selfshe definitely doesn’t see created genre, “Future Ghetto Punk.” Since the need for editing in that her foray into the music and dancing, Moonchild has made quite a name for herself, song. Her lyrics are quite and is indeed ready to take on a worldwide explicit and include audience. In 2018 she went on a European “where the d*ck at”. Yes tour with the South African hip-hop group, people they are quite Die Antwoood. Her music has been a explicit, but they also combination of experimental electronic, afrocarry a message, stating punk, pop with a touch of her background of that “that women can be kawaito, hip up and jazz. She has even as open as we want to be appeared at the prestigious SXSW in Austin, about sexuality” and that Texas and also made an appearance at women aren’t always the Primavera Sound in Barcelona, Spain. submissive partner. As a prequel to the release of her new Moonchild adds, “Unless EP, Moonchild has released a new song and we talk about female video for “Where De Dee Kat,” her most 48 Rock and Blues International • September 2020
desire, rape culture exists”. The video for the song is also quite explicit and is bound to stir up a lot of controversy, as it features the singer wrapped up in bondage being driven around in a van. It was an extremely wild video to shoot as director Jesse Roth relates about filming, “Of all the stupid shit I’ve been asked to do in my career, tying a bondage-clad singer to the back of a van and driving around with the doors open setting off smoke bombs in her face is right up there. Nearly spent the night in jail. Banging tune though.” Prior to the announcement of the release of Nudes, Moonchild can be seen in the video for Beyoncé ‘s video for the song “My Power” for her Black Is King visual album. The song original was originally featured in The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack, which also featured Tierra Whack, Nija, Busiswa, DJ Lag, and Yemi Alade. Moonchild’s extreme approach to female sex empowerment has gained her quite a lot of attention and has led her to collaborations with Beyoncé, Die Antwoord, Gorillaz, Diplo and Wizkid. She is definitely making waves in the music business now gaining not only a lot of attention, but also a dedicated following of fans. Moonchild also gained quite a lot of notoriety with her appearance with the #thunderthighschallenge on TikTok. Believe it or not, this lady is just getting started. I have a feeling that we’re going to be hearing a lot from her in the future. Moonchild Sanelly Nudes EP Transgressive Records September 11, 2020 1. Bashiri 2. Thunda Thighs 3. Newton Chips (Aramboa remix) 4. F-Boyz 5. Where De Dee Kat 6. Weh Mameh 7. Boys And Girls ft. Patty Monroe 8. Come Correct
