Cape Town based electro-hip hop artist, Dope Saint Jude, returns with new single “Happy Day” out now via Platoon.
“Happy Day” is a song about nurturing and protecting one’s inner world. Written in 2022, Dope Saint Jude has been waiting for an opportune moment to release it and she feels now is the right time. “There is a sense of hopelessness in the world at the moment, and this track is a plea to protect and maintain hope that better days are ahead,” shares Dope Saint Jude.
She adds: “The world can be a wonderful place, but it can also be a challenge to our inner peace. This track is written as a radical affirmation to protect one’s inner world despite the chaos that exists externally.” Known for her activism and using her music as a mouthpiece for marginalised communities and to raise awareness about societal issues, Dope Saint Jude’s “Happy Day” has her signature all over it. The high energy track will keep you both motivated and on the dance floor.
Dope Saint Jude continues to raise the bar with her music. From touring in Europe and the US to having her music featured in commercials, on Netflix, an Oscar-nominated film (Nimona), and in MAC and Apple ads; there’s a lot more the world can expect from Dope Saint Jude.
Stream “Happy Day” Here
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ABOUT DOPE SAINT JUDE
Dope Saint Jude, a Cape Town-based electro-hip hop artist, transitioned from drag king performances to her own music. Her EPs “Reimagine” (2016) and “Resilient” (2018) gained traction, with the lead single “Grrrl Like” featured in “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” and commercials. Her 2022 EP “Higher Self ” garnered attention, with tracks featured on Netflix and in a MAC ad. She’s toured Europe and the US, performing at festivals like Terre Du Son and Dour Festival. Her music recently featured in Apple ads and the Oscar-nominated film “Nimona.” As an advocate for the queer community, she speaks globally about her experiences. She’s been involved in campaigns for H&M, Ballantines, and serves as an advisory member for Bridges For Music, a Cape Town-based NGO.
Press Release courtesy of Sheila Afari
