Skys a Blu returns with feel-good single: "Closer"

South African artist Skys a Blu returns with “Closer”, her first single of the year. Formerly known as Kyla Nicole, she’s a Johannesburg-born singer-songwriter whose sound is as fluid and emotive as her journey.

With roots in classic Motown and a deep love for South African house, Skys a Blu first captured national attention with her breakout radio hit — a reimagined version of “Summer Rain” by Bujo Mujo, which topped charts across the country.

Now, she brings her evolved sound and vision to “Closer” — a dreamy, feel-good anthem blending soulful R&B vocals with a groove-heavy pop rhythm and subtle disco energy.

“‘Closer’ is about leaning into joy and letting go a little,” she says. “I wanted to make something that feels like freedom — light, warm, a little nostalgic, and just really good for the soul.”

A bold reinvention and creative independence

Her transformation into Skys a Blu marked more than just a name change — it was a declaration of artistic freedom.

“Now I know who I am, and I get to make music on my own terms,” she shares.

With that independence came a new chapter: the launch of Skys a Blu Studios, her personal creative sanctuary in Johannesburg. Built to empower emerging artists, producers, writers, and vocalists, the studio offers the kind of support and space she once needed herself.