Lisa Good has left New Yorkers stunned by her voice and talent at the Coast2Coast Live showcase, where she proudly hoisted the South African flag high.
The talented 25-year-old newcomer came third at the New York event last week.
The singer, whose real name is Sandisiwe Lisa Ntonga, hails from Lamontville near Durban. She moved to Johannesburg to pursue her career with independent label Xhentsa Entertainment. She is also a qualified sound engineer.
Her single ‘Happy World’ (also known as ‘Haybo’) was released recently with a high-quality music video shot in Durban and Lamontville. The song has already been well-received in the American market, with one reviewer writing that the track “feels like summer time”.
“We were surprised when the results(were) positive and she had been selected in the Artist and Video Showcase for this year in New York.” She impressed the American adjudicators with her exciting song and accompanying music video.
The personal assistant, turned-singer, entered the online competition with little hope that she would be nominated, let alone reach the finals.
“I just took the chance of entering my song for Coast2Coast because I know how big they are in the USA and they help boost artist’s careers to a higher level in the music industry,” said the excited star.
The pop singer, who hails from Lamontville in KwaZulu-Natal, studied music technology and sound engineering at Creative Arts College. Her talent was first noticed by her church members when she served as a lead singer in the choir at the age of eight.
Lisa received her big break when signed by Xhentsa Entertainment and realised her first single Happy World (Hayibo).
The singer, who remains relatively unknown in South Africa, has big plans for her future.
“When I return I’ll be busy with finishing off my album and planning the launch, and doing more shows,” she explained. “We want to make as much noise as possible and expand the Lisa Good brand to other countries. The UK, US and Namibia are already aware of me, so when I’m back I will continue working and make sure that I launch my album in all other countries!”
See her love letter to Durban, snapchat styled music video below…
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