Resilient (Dope Saint Jude album) explained

Resilient
Type:EP
Artist:Dope Saint Jude
Cover:File:Resilient album cover.jpeg
Released:November 2, 2018
Genre:Hip Hop
Length:16:00
Language:English
Label:Dope Saint Jude
Prev Title:Reimagine
Prev Year:2016
Next Year:2022

Resilient is the second EP album by South African rapper Dope Saint Jude. It was released on 2 November 2018 through her record label, Dope Saint Jude.[1] The 5-track album was recorded in London and produced by London-based producers Pete ‘Boxsta’ Martin and Dantae Johnson.[2]

Background

Dope Saint Jude talking about the inspiration behind the name of the album:

I thought it was an appropriate name because when I was younger my mum use to tell me ‘Catherine you are resilient’ and I didn’t really think I was… being resilient means being able to get over tough situations really quickly and I didn’t think I could do that.[3]

Singles

The single "Grrrl Like" was released on September 14, 2018 and was created to reference the underground feminist punk movement from the 90s, Riot Grrrl. The song also appeared in the episode The Astronomers in Turtlenecks[4] [5] and featured in a promotional clip in the Apple TV series, Dickinson.[6] The music video was released on 8 October 2018 and directed by Dope Saint Jude. The music video showcases black women triumphing in their own terms.[7]

The single, "Liddy" is the third single from the album. The music video was released on 12 April 2019 and shows a day in the life of the rapper and her friends living their best life.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to Dope Saint Jude's new EP, Resilient. Just Nje. 20 July 2022.
  2. Web site: SA’s Dope Saint Jude gets featured on Apple Music. Okay Africa. 20 July 2022.
  3. Web site: WHY DOPE SAINT JUDE IS RESILIENT . nationbillions.com . 20 July 2022.
  4. Web site: Dope Saint Jude // Chronicles of Resilience and Grrrl Power. bubblegumclub.co.za. 20 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Dope Saint Jude just released another punch-you-in-the-gut anthem. news24.com. 20 July 2022.
  6. Web site: South African musician Dope St Jude's track used in trailer for new Apple TV show. news24.com. 20 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Dope Saint Jude's New Music Video Showcases Black Grrrl Magic. Okay Africa. 20 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Watch Dope Saint Jude And Her Friends Living Their Best Lives In The Music Video For 'Liddy'. Okay Africa. 20 July 2022.