PSP: In 2019, you made history by winning the SAMA Record of the Year Award. Can you share your emotions and thoughts when you received this prestigious award and how it impacted your career? Holly Rey: Winning was enormous, especially being an independent female artist. It was a testament to breaking odds and winning for all the incredible women who had released music in the past 20 years. The award symbolized empowerment and the belief that women can own their space in the industry. PSP: Congratulations on your recent wins, including the BASADI POP Artist of the Year award and participating in "Masked Singer SA" in 2023. How have these achievements influenced your artistic journey? Holly Rey: Winning the BASADI POP Artist of the Year award twice in a row made me reevaluate my perspective as a musician. It highlighted my commitment to having a larger audience crossover to South African or African House music. As for "Masked Singer SA," it was a unique and challenging experience that allowed me to perform incognito, giving me a new sense of artistic freedom.
sound press | October 2023
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