The anticipation ends: Lady Zamar's 'Russian Roulette' is here to play with your heart
Award-winning singer, Lady Zamar has released her highly anticipated single "Russian Roulette".
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Singer and songwriter Lady Zamar (real name Yamikani Janet Banda) is making her musical comeback with a new single titled 'Russian Roulette'.
After weeks of sharing snippets of "Russian Roulette" on her social media accounts, the 29-year-old singer released her highly anticipated single on Friday, May 16.
Using the central idea of games, this single unfolds as a mysterious and playful expression of love.
Zamar skillfully portrays the exciting vulnerability of taking risks for love, highlighting the subtle signals, emotional intensity, and lingering questions that accompany such uncertainty.
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She is known for her versatility and, in this new single, she taps into multiple genres, which include afrobeat, pop and house.
Her latest single serves as an enticing prelude to her highly anticipated upcoming album, ushering in what is termed her "Summer Era".
This new creative phase represents a significant evolution in her artistic journey, offering her dedicated fan base an exclusive initial glimpse into her developing ways of storytelling through music.
The 'My Baby' hitmaker shared the inspiration behind her new single, 'Russian Roulette", is about daring to speak unspoken feelings, about risking vulnerability. It's playful, it's intense, it's a little chaotic - just like love can be.
Zamar took a five-year hiatus from the music scene however, she made her comeback in April 2024 after releasing her album 'Rainbow.'
'Rainbow' explored themes such as love, empowerment and resilience. The album became her 6th album.
Zamar is known for producing hit songs such as 'Collide', 'Love is Blind' and 'Mamelodi', which have earned her multiple awards.
She has also collaborated with international artists from Nigeria and the US on a single titled 'Strange Things', which was released on May 12.
Lady Zamar worked with Nigerian DJ Timicrox and Elle B on this single, which offered fans a blend of amapiano, elements of R&B, as well as Afropop.
"Russian Roulette" is now available on all streaming platforms.
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