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Sishii Extends His 52-Songs in One Year Quest with the Release of ‘Alone’
New sounds continue to surface across South Africa’s music scene, but few arrive with the persistence of a weekly ritual. Since late August, Sishii has been shaping an ongoing narrative through a project that releases one song every Friday where a 52-week musical undertaking that began with ‘take it & leave‘. Each release has added another layer to a story unfolding in real time, drawing listeners into a process that feels continuous rather than momentary.
The latest offering, alone, continues this pursuit by marking the eighth song in the series. Its arrival follows the releases of ‘Sunday‘ and ‘Mbali,’ which formed the sixth and seventh instalments of the year-long project. Each song stands as an independent piece, yet collectively they trace an evolving sound that feels both fluid and intentional.
And alone brings a contemplative tone that contrasts the lightness of ‘Sunday‘ and the warmth of ‘Mbali.’ Its lyrics echo with solitude and reflection, offering a sense of stillness that lingers long after the first listen. The accompanying visuals with simple yet expressive that reinforce the song’s sentiment, capturing a performance that mirrors its emotional weight. It’s not presented as a spectacle but as an unfiltered moment, where every line carries purpose.
The consistency of weekly releases has created a rhythm that keeps listeners tuned in to what comes next. With Alone now added to the growing list, Sishii’s catalogue continues to expand, threading together themes of introspection, love and growth. The sequence from ‘take it & leave‘ through to alone paints a picture of progression but one that reflects the process of creating, releasing and allowing each piece to find its space in real time.
While the idea of releasing 52 songs in a single year might seem ambitious, it has proven to be a calculated and disciplined approach. Each track appears to mark a different emotional point, yet together they form a continuous narrative of experimentation and self-expression.
As alone takes its place as the latest entry, it carries the same understated sincerity that has defined the journey so far. The soundscape remains open, the delivery honest and the pace unwavering with a reminder that the year-long quest is far from over. With every passing Friday, another chapter unfolds, adding depth to what has become one of the most compelling ongoing music stories of 2025.
