Lusanda – By The Time I Wake Up

Lusanda releases the title project By The Time I Wake Up in full today, a moment made even bigger by her new naming as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for September.

Lusanda, born Lusanda Ngcobo, has become one of South Africa’s most promising R&B voices, known for intimate, emotionally honest songwriting and a sound that moves easily between R&B, pop, and contemporary textures.

By The Time I Wake Up is a three-track body of work built around vulnerability, opening with “Progress” and continuing through its title track before closing with “Lunchbox,” with the project’s centerpiece co-written alongside producer Anoop D’Souza, known for his work with Tems and Summer Walker.

The release is trending on the back of Lusanda’s EQUAL Africa recognition, a program that has already shaped major milestones in her young career, including her Johannesburg headline debut and a standout Spotify Singles session.

MusicPorta says: Lusanda‘s voice carries real weight on By The Time I Wake Up, matching honest, lived-in songwriting with a warm, unforced vocal tone. The project’s quiet confidence is exactly why Spotify chose this moment to spotlight her.

MusicPorta Rating: ★★★★★

“By The Time I Wake Up” is an exciting project with captivating energy, impressive vocal performances, and a memorable sound throughout. Make sure you listen to this impressive project and add it to your playlist today.

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