Jaid wrote all the songs on the album except for Gee Nie Om Nie, which she co-wrote with Jaco Smit. “We all long for something, and this album is a reminder to live in the moment and cherish the people and places around us,” she shares. The theme of the album is longing, with each song exploring a different type of yearning, whether it’s for people, places, clarity or a dream. Verlanger, provides a journey through a diverse range of genres including pop and adult contemporary music. River’s debut album, the culmination of her hard work and dedication to her craft, is now also available on digital platforms, which you can download here. Stad van Verlange follows in the footsteps of Duisend Jaar Van Nou, which was very well-received and secured her three nominations at this year’s Afri-Indie Independent Artist Awards. “I think the essence of the song is something that we all go through at some point in our lives, the lonely part of growing up, and I also think that we all just want to know that we’re not alone in how we feel.” Sharing that with people is incredibly special to me,” Jaid explains.

“Every song I write and release carries a piece of my story and who I am.

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