South African vocalist Chlé has detailed the lived experiences that shaped her forthcoming EP Remedies, describing the project as a collection of songs drawn from real-life scars, setbacks, and healing.
Emotional Foundation
In a statement shared across her social media platforms, Chlé addressed the origins of her songwriting. She pointed to “every sleepless night, every betrayal, every loss, every moment I had to smile while silently falling apart” as the raw material for the EP.
The message framed Remedies not as a fictional work but as a personal archive of difficult periods. Chlé said the project emerged from moments of doubt and emotional strain, times when she questioned her own strength.
Creative Process
Rather than avoiding those experiences, she began processing them through music and reflection. This shift, she explained, allowed her to see healing as a transformation rather than an escape.
“Every tear became a lyric. Every moment I almost gave up, but didn’t,” Chlé wrote, underlining the intensity behind the project. She described Remedies as a body of work built from scars, setbacks, and the lessons that shaped her personal development.
Symbolism and Dedication
A crown featured in the EP’s artwork carries a specific meaning. Chlé noted that while it may appear to be a symbol of success or beauty, its significance is rooted in pain, pressure, and sacrifice. The experiences that once hurt her, she said, also contributed to her growth and strength.
She dedicated the project to anyone who has experienced emotional hardship or personal rebuilding, addressing listeners who have felt broken, carried heavy burdens, or continued to smile while struggling internally. Her message centered on resilience and the idea that healing does not always mean forgetting pain, but can mean becoming stronger than the experiences that once caused harm.
Chlé closed her statement by describing Remedies as “the most honest version of herself” she has ever shared through music. She thanked her supporters, critics, and everyone who has been part of her journey, and characterized the EP as music meant “not for escaping life, but for surviving it.”
Recent Singles and Release Timeline
The announcement follows the release of her recent single Vulindlela, a collaboration with Kamoh Xaba, Phila Dlozi, and Sthibo de Beat. She also shared Imithandazo, which offered further insight into the emotional and sonic direction of Remedies.
An official release date for the EP has not yet been announced, but Chlé’s message indicates the project is nearing completion.
