Namibian musician Louise, previously known as Snazzy, says her newest song ‘Hips and Lips’ is a sensual Afro-fusion love song that explores attraction, connection and the unspoken language between two people who are drawn to each other.
The song features Angolan artist QueyD and will be released on 23 January.
She says the song blends Afrobeats and amapiano with softer, romantic influences like Spanish guitar, Kompa and Kizomba elements.
“The song plays with movement, emotion and desire – how the body sometimes communicates feelings before words do. Musically, the song is smooth, rhythmic and intimate. The song is meant to make people feel something – whether that’s wanting to dance, connect or simply get lost in the sound,” Louise says.
She says the message of ‘Hips and Lips’ is about authentic connection and expression, adding that the song is about two people openly acknowledging how they feel about each other, without fear or overthinking – just honesty, attraction and presence.
“I chose this message because I wanted to create something that feels natural and relatable. Love and attraction are universal experiences. I wanted the song to feel effortless, sensual and genuine. I believe listeners will feel that,” Louise says.
She says she hopes the public learns that it is okay to embrace different sides of themselves.
“To me, ‘Hips and Lips’ represents freedom – freedom in sound, language and expression. It’s a reflection of who I am as an artist right now: someone who allows herself to explore, feel and create different musical ideas without limiting herself to one box,” she says, adding that the song encourages people to feel comfortable with their emotions and individuality.
Louise says ‘Hips and Lips’ is quite different from her earlier work because it represents a deeper level of artistic freedom.
She says last year was a transitional phase, during which she cautiously introduced people to Louise – the singer, the artist and the person behind the name. With ‘Hips and Lips’, she says she fully allowed herself to be authentic and expressive, without trying to fit into a single genre, while still honouring her hip-hop side.
“I started my career as a rapper under the name Snazzy, and while I loved hip-hop, I often felt boxed into one identity. Over time, I realised that I enjoy singing just as much, if not more, and that I wanted my music to reflect my full personality. The change happened because I finally gave myself permission to simply be me,” she says.
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