There’s an exciting new name in the South African pop music space! After going viral with his debut smash hit ‘Was It Real’, Ben Rodrigues returns with new music. The star dropped ‘One Last Chance’ recently – and we love it!
As someone who has never been afraid to draw from personal experiences, this new single was no difference. “I had a fleeting connection with someone and when we crossed paths again, she was already in a relationship. It was a bummer, but it inspired me to write this song.”. The track is part of a six-track EP set for release in December, which represents the five stages of grief in a relationship. ‘One Last Chance’ plays a crucial role in the EP, symbolizing the bargaining phase,” Ben shares. “The song has a distinctive folk vibe and draws on nostalgic elements reminiscent of the early 2010s, particularly the sound of One Direction. “I wanted to give the track a relatable love story feel, while still keeping it true to my own experience. I even made subtle lyric changes that I think make the song more personal and memorable.”.
Ben continues to build a strong connection with his community. Ben remains humble, crediting his fans for much of his journey: “My followers are the backbone of everything I do. Their support pushes me to reach new heights I never thought possible.”. With the continued support from his ever-growing community, One Last Chance is poised to be another success in his career. When asked about the future, Ben shares, “I know that God wouldn’t put me in a new chapter if I wasn’t ready. I am more excited to see what the future holds than nervous and I can’t wait to see what this next chapter has in store. This is still just the beginning. Like a great once philosopher said, “Pressure? What pressure.”
His debut, ‘Was It Real’, was an instant hit thanks to the ever-growing support across his social media platforms.
- The new track is following a similar trajectory with a teaser video of the song already hitting over a million views.
- The timing of the release couldn’t be better with Ben in the midst of his first-ever solo tour – the ‘Is It Real’ tour – across the country.
- With ‘Was It Real’ hitting a number of the biggest charts across the country, the new single marks a new chapter in his rapidly growing journey.
Listen to ‘One Last Chance’ below and read more music news here.