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Elliie introduces her unique sound on "What I Need From You"

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Elliie is a genre-blending musician and vocalist from Jo'burg. Her sound fuses soulful melodies with experimental electronic production, drawing from a rich palette of influences including alt-R&B, ambient, and Afro-fusion. She chats about her song "What I Need From You" on the SA Music Hour.
4 Sep 2025 English South Africa Music Interviews

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