Namibian singer Panduleni Gideon, known by her artist name Ms Gideon, has released her new single 'Samuel', a love-inspired song that reflects the kind of romance she hopes to experience in her own life. The song was not written about a particular person, and its title came about naturally while she was experimenting with a melody. Ms Gideon shared that the name 'Samuel' felt right and flowed with the song, which carries the emotions she hopes to experience in a future relationship.
According to Ms Gideon, the song 'Samuel' began as a melody she shared on social media before listeners encouraged her to turn it into a full song. She had woken up one day with the melody in her head and started singing, and the name 'Samuel' naturally became part of it. The singer describes 'Samuel' as a twin to her previously released song 'Petrus', although the two tracks tell different love stories. She emphasized that 'Samuel' is still very much her sound and the kind of music she naturally gravitates towards.
Ms Gideon revealed that she was humming and singing when she decided to record a short video of herself performing the chorus and share it on social media. The response from listeners encouraged her to develop the idea into a complete track. She noted that people connected with certain words and the melody in a way she didn't expect, which motivated her to take that little moment and turn it into a full song.
Speaking about creativity in Namibia's music industry, Ms Gideon believes artists should have the freedom to experiment with different sounds rather than limit themselves to one style. She thinks that as an artist, you're born to experiment, explore and discover different sounds, and that there will always be room for creativity because music is constantly evolving.
Ms Gideon emphasized the importance of staying authentic and true to her sound, even when an idea takes her into unfamiliar musical territory. She believes that you can't always create music trying to meet everyone's expectations and that sometimes, you just have to tell your story and trust that the people who need to hear it will connect with it.
Looking ahead, Ms Gideon revealed that 'Samuel' could be an introduction to a bigger musical project she hopes to release next year. She hinted that there's definitely something she's working towards but didn't want to reveal too much just yet. She encouraged fans to stay tuned for what's to come.
With 'Samuel', Ms Gideon aims to share a part of herself and her musical journey with her listeners. The song reflects her hopes for a future love story, and she trusts that those who connect with it will appreciate her authenticity and creativity. As she continues to experiment and explore different sounds, Ms Gideon remains committed to staying true to her artistic identity.
Key points
- Ms Gideon's new single 'Samuel' is a love-inspired song that reflects her hopes for a future romance.
- The song began as a melody she shared on social media before listeners encouraged her to turn it into a full song.
- Ms Gideon emphasizes the importance of staying authentic and true to her sound in her music.
Reporting sources
- A spontaneous tune becomes Ms Gideon's 'Samuel' Prent - Namibian Sun · namibiansun.com