Cape Town diva Karin Kortje has finally started writing and singing her own songs since winning Idols SA Season 3 back in 2005.
The self-penned single Live Out Loud is set to be released this month and the mom of four does all the vocals.
But she has a surprise backing vocalist in the form of her baby boy Joshua, five.
Karin tells the Daily Voice: “I’m so excited to have Joshua be part of this song, because the song must resonate with children who need to know they must be vocal and speak out about violence against children. Him being part of the song makes that possible.”
She says the song is all about people finding their power: “There are many problems facing people today, like rape, physical and verbal abuse, health issues, unemployment, family issues, crime, so people can basically just think about their own journey and struggles when listening to the song and hopefully find comfort and hope in it.”
She says the inspiration for the song comes from a sad place: “Before Covid-19, children being murdered was in the spotlight again and that also just motivated me.
“I felt so helpless and I wanted to do something. So, when we started writing that was the driving force behind the song.”
Karin wrote the song with the help of Tyrone Marinus, who is a guitarist and producer.
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“He approached me about a month ago, explaining that this was his new venture and that he wanted to start producing songs.
“He said if I wanted to write and record songs, he was available.”
The song will be available on all digital platforms such as Apple Music, Google Play Music, Simfy Africa, Deezer and Tidal from 21 May.