Two big artists collaborate to create one of the most powerful songs of the week. Dutch-South African singer-songwriter Joya Mooi and Pan-African multi-hyphenate Lady Donli’s ‘Only Water’ was inspired by noted Olympic diver Greg Louganis, who found solace in the water while suffering from the social stigma of HIV in the 80s and 90s.
Sonically, the production presents listeners with a hypnotic fusion of alternative R&B and neo-soul, building a soundscape that immerses you in the story of the song, just as a diver immerses themselves in a deep pool.
Mooi’s music has picked up praise from the likes of NPO, KEXP, and Billboard Africa, while Lady Donli currently draws more than 140k monthly listeners on Spotify.
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