South Africa’s enchanting singer and songstress, Elaine releases her much-anticipated album, “Stone Cold Heart”.
Elaine, full name Ndivhuwo Elaine Mukheli, announced this on social media, in the early hours of Friday, October 11, alongside the album cover and the tracklist. The starved fans of her music were excited to know that new songs had finally arrived. “STONE COLD HEART – THE ALBUM. OUT NOW,” she wrote.
In an interview, Elaine explained candidly why this took a bit longer than many expected: “Life happened! I am like, man, this isn’t supposed to take this long. The time flew by, and I’m like, dang, it’s still feeling like just yesterday when I started working on this album. Quite frankly, since 2020, my heart has been into it. From the various music camps all over the country, moving to LA, unto bringing the vision to life, I needed to be so present and deeply submerged in it,” she shared.
Embodying 14 tracks, the new album, “Stone Cold Heart” is a pivotal moment in Elaine’s artistic development. Her soulful voice and introspective lyrics have drawn comparisons to artists such as Adele, and the album travels heartbreak, healing, and empowerment. Smooth R&B melodies set up Elaine working through the intricacies of love when trust is broken and vulnerability becomes a traitor. The project is reflective of her personal growth and resilience while she showcases her journey of self-discovery and emotional maturity.
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With this release, Elaine is coming of age, but still retaining her sound. The familiarity and newness combined in “Stone Cold Heart” will surely strike a chord with the listeners, particularly those who resonate the same and have experienced relationship bliss and turmoil.
Elaine’s road to stardom has been nothing but phenomenal. She blew onto the music scene with her 2019 debut EP, Elements, which was certified Platinum in South Africa – the first independent female artist to top both the iTunes and Apple Music charts simultaneously. In 2020, Elements was nominated for R&B Album of the Year at the South African Music Awards, and later that year, Elaine signed a deal with Columbia Records, sending her career into overdrive.
