At only nineteen years old, Coventry native Kanda is already making waves in the music industry. The singer/songwriter has gained the attention of major players such as the BBC, Channel 4, and MOBO, and is now preparing to release his latest single “Unanswered Questions.”
Set to release on October 2nd, 2024, “Unanswered Questions” is a powerful ballad that is sure to strike a chord with anyone who has struggled to let go of a former love. With his signature gravelly voice, Kanda pours his heart out as he laments the absence of his ex-partner and longs to return to a time when they were together. To accompany the release of the single, Kanda is also dropping a music video that adds an extra layer of emotion to the track. Directed by Dan Hart, the video seamlessly blends stunning visuals with stark contrasts as Kanda reflects on his present lonely nights and memories of his past relationship.
With drone work, visual effects, and expansive vistas, the video creates a cinematic experience that brings the track to life. This upcoming release follows Kanda’s successful collaboration with worldwide sensation Panjabi MC on the track “Latino Heat,” which has garnered over 200,000 streams across various platforms. Kanda’s talent has also led him to collaborate with the Suicide Prevention Charity CALM, resulting in over 50,000 streams and features on BBC 1Xtra. Kanda’s rise in the music industry has been nothing short of impressive. He has been named a BBC C&W Artist of the Month, BBC Asian Network Artist of the Week, and has been featured on BBC R6 and Amazing Radio. He was also chosen to perform at the 2021 MOBO Awards Press Launch and appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch. In addition, Kanda was a finalist in the Open Mic UK 2020 competition, where he was invited to perform at the O2 Arena. Fans can catch Kanda live at the HMV Empire on February 2nd, 2024.
With his raw talent, emotive lyrics, and captivating stage presence, Kanda is an emerging artist that should not be missed. Keep an eye out for “Unanswered Questions” on October 2nd, 2024, and see for yourself why he is gaining recognition as one of music’s rising stars.