There’s something irresistibly transportive about ANACY’s latest single, “Khulula.” The Cape Town singer-songwriter continues refining her cinematic Afropop sound with a track that feels equally at home on a late-night drive, an airport departure lounge, or a moment of self-reflection. Meaning “to release” or “set free,” the title perfectly frames a song about shedding emotional weight, chasing possibility, and finding the courage to move forward even when certainty is nowhere in sight. ANACY fuses Afropop rhythms with dreamy textures and contemporary pop sensibilities, creating something immersive and refreshingly personal.
Right from the opening moments, the production pulls listeners into its glowing atmosphere. Shaky, jittery percussion and firm, tapping beats establish an infectious pulse while airy synthesizers, ambient textures, piano flourishes, and deep bass wrap around the melody like drifting clouds. Meanwhile, ANACY’s husky yet delicate voice becomes the emotional centerpiece. She glides effortlessly between intimate low notes and mesmerizing falsetto passages, bringing each line breathy tension and understated vulnerability.
Lyrically, “Khulula” explores more than romance. Attraction becomes a doorway to emotional freedom, with travel acting as both a literal and symbolic escape from disappointment. The standout lyric, “Catching flights to catch your feelings,” cleverly captures this intersection of physical distance and emotional pursuit, reflecting a generation that often searches for fresh beginnings across borders as much as within themselves. As the repeated refrain, “So Khulula,” returns throughout the song, it gradually transforms into a soothing mantra, encouraging listeners to loosen their grip on fear, heartbreak, and familiar routines.
By balancing African-inspired percussion with polished global pop production, ANACY makes something intimate and expansive. “Khulula” tells us that sometimes the first step toward healing is simply choosing to let go.
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Review by: Naomi Joan