RUBYGOLD SET TO RELEASE NEW EP TITLED MIX MASALA BASED ON HER GRIQUA AND PORTUGUESE HERITAGE
South African vocalist and performance artist RubyGold has released two powerful new songs, each radiating a unique message of strength, resilience and self-discovery. “Filha da Lolita” and “Burning Fire” capture RubyGold’s depth as an artist and her ability to connect with audiences through deeply personal, evocative storytelling and inspiring anthems.
“Filha da Lolita”: Honouring Legacy and Embracing Identity
With “Filha da Lolita,” RubyGold delivers an intimate tribute to her late mother, Aurora Lolita Mendoza and grandmother. The song, titled “Lolita’s child” in Portuguese, reflects RubyGold’s journey of healing and self-discovery following her mother’s untimely passing when she was just six years old due to domestic violence. In this song, she honours her mother’s spirit and legacy, celebrating the strength passed down through generations and also standing with the victims of GBV. “Filha da Lolita” is a moving reminder of the unbreakable bond between mother and child and serves as an anthem of identity and resilience.
“This song is my way of reclaiming my roots and affirming that my mother’s legacy lives on within me, grounding me as I navigate life’s challenges.”
RubyGold notes,
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Burning Fire : A Phoenix Anthem of Transformation and Empowerment
“Burning Fire” embodies the fierce determination and transformative spirit of a phoenix rising from the ashes. With electrifying energy and empowering lyrics, the song explores themes of resilience and rebirth, inviting listeners to channel their inner strength and overcome obstacles. “Burning Fire” captures the journey of self-discovery and transformation, encouraging audiences to see setbacks as catalysts for growth.
“This song celebrates the fire within us all. It’s about embracing challenges as opportunities to become the best version of ourselves. ‘Burning Fire’ is a reminder that we each have the power to ignite our potential.”
As RubyGold describes,
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A Fusion of Heritage: Introducing Mix Masala
Set to release in 2025, RubyGold’s EP, Mix Masala, takes audiences on a journey of cultural fusion, blending her Griqua heritage from her father’s side with her late mother’s Mozambican Portuguese influence. This amapiano-inspired EP brings together lush sounds and diverse genres, capturing RubyGold’s identity. The term “Mix Masala” resonates with RubyGold as an embodiment of her heritage and musical versatility and this EP promises an exhilarating blend of sounds, honouring her upbringing as a South African child of mixed heritage.
RubyGold: A Dynamic Force in South African Music
From her early collaborations on hits like “Teka Munike” to her acclaimed R&B EP All I Want is You, RubyGold has established herself as an influential voice in South African music. Known for her genre-blending approach and fearless exploration of personal and social themes, she consistently captivates audiences locally and internationally. In addition to her new releases, RubyGold is also re-releasing her beloved singles “Teka Munike” and “Invitation to Dance,” as that Portuguese chic from SA rekindling the nostalgia of her roots.
Through Mix Masala, RubyGold celebrates her journey, her heritage, and her resilience, offering a powerful narrative on self-discovery and the courage to rise above life’s hardships. She also pays homage to her maternal grandmother, Maria de Ludes Teixeria Fong, to whom she has dedicated a special song titled Maria.
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