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Veronica D’Souza continues her journey from fashion pioneer to producer with powerful dancey summer hymn “Peaches In My Halo”, out now!
“Her unique sound authentically reflects emotional depth, lush harmonies, and a courageous commitment to change.”– Wonderland
Veronica D’Souza is an Indian/East African/Danish independent producer and songwriter, with a feminist, multicultural, and artistic approach to music and the world. Her debut single “Just Because A Crush” caused a stir in May when it was picked up and praised by The Line Of Best Fit and Wonderland Magazine. Now Veronica returns with her second single “Peaches In My Halo”.
‘Peaches In My Halo’ is an unapologetic dancey alt-pop epic with a simple message – to say yes to all that you are and let your confined identities loose. The track’s syncopated rhythms and infectious chants shake the listener awake from their past versions of themselves as Veronica’s soaring fierce vocal and synth moods twist and turn from crystalline melancholy to life-affirming upliftment, creating a hymn-like power.
The track is a journey of rebellious, transformative social critique towards joyful liberation and comes from Veronica D’Souza’s upcoming debut album. The album was produced by Veronica herself and mixed by Jorge Elbrecht, who is known for his work with, among others, Sky Ferreira, Caroline Polachek and Weyes Blood. Veronica contacted Jorge Elbrecht a year ago, and he immediately fell in love with her sound and has since mixed the rest of the album.
Veronica D’Souza lives in Copenhagen, and she personifies fearless creativity and a genre-defining approach. In addition to her music, she is also recognized for her great work as an entrepreneur, activist, change agent and advocate for women’s rights, where her transformative influence resonates through her musical art. Veronica D’Souza’s music reflects her authentic voice of emotional depth, lush harmonies, and a courageous commitment and urge for change.
Veronica was the founder of fashion label CARCEL, which made headlines in Vogue, i-D mag, The Huffington Post and made the cover of The New York Times globally for its innovative approach to empowering women in prisons with paid employment and education through luxurious and sustainable clothes. She also founded Ruby Cup, a social enterprise dedicated to providing sustainable menstrual products to women and girls in East Africa.
Having to close down CARCEL due to Covid was a catalyst for Veronica to find her voice again in a new way and teach herself how to produce music. In line with her entrepreneurial spirit, she took the lead and spent the nights on YouTube to emerge as a self-taught and independent artist. Veronica’s music is an extension of her work promoting women’s rights and her fight for social change. There is a common thread in her messages and her way of looking at the world with an in-depth storytelling of many different layers and genres.
On “Peaches In My Halo”, Veronica explains, “We all live under a carpet of external expectations and internalized limitations. This song says to defy the confined boundaries and societal norms, dare to dream, and allow yourself to live out all the different versions of you. It’s about rebelliousness, transformation, and social critique. Throw your head back, take space, be it all, live it all. What would happen if you did, just for a minute.”
For the single’s visual elements, Veronica D’Souza has worked with visual artist Ida Hermansen on a set of stunning photos that complement the track’s themes of breaking free from what others and the world expect of you, and embracing all you dream to be.
Ghanaian artist Arathejay has achieved another significant milestone with his hit single “Jesus Christ II” featuring Black Sherif, as the track is officially included in Apple Music’s “Africa Now: Best of 2024” playlist.
This recognition marks a stellar year for Arathejay, who was spotlighted as an Apple Music Artist in October. The track, which has become a cultural anthem, has consistently ranked in the top three on Apple Music’s “Top 100: Ghana” chart since its release, recently reclaiming the #1 position.
The inclusion of “Jesus Christ II” in the year-end playlist celebrates its powerful resonance with listeners across Africa. It also highlights Arathejay’s growing reputation across the African continent.
With fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming single, set to close out the year, Arathejay appears positioned for even greater success in 2025.
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