Cape Town-born musician and artist Natalie Lucia is set to make her solo debut with the release of her heartfelt single, “I Am Fine.”
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Having built a name for herself in the South African underground music scene as part of various bands—most recently as the voice of alternative metal outfit Heartmachine—and through multiple collaborations over the years, Natalie Lucia is now stepping into the spotlight with her own deeply personal sound.
A raw and sincere take on alternative acoustic music, “I Am Fine” serves as both a poignant reflection and a therapeutic release for Natalie.
“The inspiration for ‘I Am Fine’ was more of a therapeutic release, for emotions or situations that I was dealing with at the time,” she explains. The song explores the complexities of emotional awareness, offering listeners an intimate look at distinguishing their own emotions from those influenced by others.
The track came to life in a moment of creative clarity. Unlike her usual songwriting process—where she collects lyrical fragments in notebooks—”I Am Fine” flowed effortlessly in a single sitting. “It needed to come out, all those words needed to be said,” Natalie Lucia shares.
This immediacy and authenticity shine through in every note and lyric, making the song a deeply moving experience for listeners.
“I Am Fine” is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
The recording process added another layer of magic to the track. Partnering with Ruan Vos at Sonic Nursery, Natalie recorded the song on the rare and symbolic leap year day of February 29, 2024.
“From the moment we started working on this song, I knew I had placed my song in the right hands. It was a very easy and organic process,” she reflects.
Described as honest, effortless, beautiful, deep, and real, “I Am Fine” is a raw, emotionally charged debut that sets the stage for Natalie Lucia’s future in the alternative acoustic scene. With her unique ability to translate life’s experiences into music, she is an artist to watch.
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