He’s quickly grown to become a massive name in the South African pop space and Lloyiso returns with two brand-new singles this week as he officially inks a new record deal with Empire.
Both tracks tell a story of resilience, transformation, and personal power with ‘Higher’ featured as the brand-new radio single from the star.
“My first major headline tour ended—the best moment of my life. Then my girlfriend left me—the lowest moment of my life,” Lloyiso tells us of the new tracks. “I looked in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw. So, I decided to make the gym my religion and push myself to become the best version of me. I wrote these songs to power you (and me) through the toughest of days and the best of days equally. I hope as you listen, you find words that resonate with your spirit and motivate you through life.”
His first release since his 6x Platinum debut EP Seasons in 2023, this two-track drop from Lloyiso marks a new chapter, one that builds on his signature emotional depth but channels it into bold, uplifting energy. Both ‘High’ and ‘Higher’ tell an empowering story about getting back on your feet, giving it your all, holding onto destiny “even when your heart is breaking”.
After making history as the first South African artist signed to Republic Records, Lloyiso’s journey has been nothing short of meteoric. His debut EP Seasons earned Best Pop Album at the South African Music Awards, while his collaboration with Martin Garrix on ‘Real Love’ amassed 90M+ streams. In 2024, he completed his first sold-out headline tour, The Elephant in the Room, performing to 15,000+ fans across South Africa.
The Johannesburg-based artist is making his mark over in the UK, having attended the BRITs last Saturday, following a performance at the BRITS Week 25 event, ‘Clean Bandit & Friends’ at the London Palladium with special guests Jess Glynne, Wes Nelson, LeoStayTrill, Belen Aguilera, and Dyo, raising over £7.43 million for War Child.
With ‘High’ and ‘Higher’, Lloyiso sets his sights higher than ever—turning pain into power and proving why he’s such a promising, resonating voice in music.
