Lisa Goldin is one of the most exciting new pop acts to come out of South Africa, opening for big names such as Ed Sheeran and Barbara Tucker. Perdeby spoke to her to hear how her latest single “My fire” has been received.
Perdeby: You recently released your new single “My fire”. How successful have you found it to be?
Goldin: Well, my social media is fire-hot with a positive buzz. I am so thankful for the amazing response from fans, radio and press.
Perdeby: You’ve been called one of the most exciting emerging acts by MusicZa.co.za after your single “Really Doesn’t Matter” got extensive radio play nationwide. Are you looking to up the ante?
Goldin: Yes! It was a very exciting, groundbreaking year for me in South Africa, having only been back here for just under three years. I’m thrilled being on [my] home ground doing what I love. In the last few weeks the bar has been raised a hundredfold. [The] David Gresham Records team and I are working non-stop [on] all things Goldin.
Perdeby: What was it like working with songwriter Sarah DeCourcy?
Goldin: It is an opportunity of a lifetime working with a worldwide recognised name in the industry! Sarah’s discography is mind-blowing to say the least and I love her music. I’m chuffed [that] she loved the final [product].
Perdeby: Can you give our readers a little insight into the process behind creating “My fire”?
Goldin: [I] worked with Ziggy Adolph, the DGR Producer in South Africa, on the production. We made it a little higher for me to sing, changed instrumentation for a more African tropical vibe and added a whole [lot of] spark! It’s a back-and-forth process [and it] took about four months to sign off the final [product].
Perdeby: You spent six months in Ibiza recently. How did your experience there influence your work?
Goldin: The more you write and perform music, the more you learn. I was extremely lucky to be placed on international ground in the early stages of my career.
Watching Barbara Tucker shook me up. I stood on stage in awe and completely inspired by this powerful force who took her audience by storm with her music. I always try [to] embrace everything and then [began] creating my own voice. Once in a while in my performances now I do a little American accent [laughs].
Perdeby: Any big plans in the pipeline?
Goldin: Right now I have such great events on, which are leading to massive things. In the last two weeks it’s been a Grazia feature, eTV Sunrise feature, prestigious songwriting events for African Leadership Awards, [and a feature on] Expresso.
Photo: Daniel Craig Johnson