The SheHH podcast is a podcast series all about Christian women in the front and behind the scenes of Christian music all over the world. The name is a play on the phrase CHH, which stands for Christian Hip Hop, but SheHH is for all genres (and all women!) within Christian music.
Series One of the SheHH podcast gave us the opportunity to speak to five amazing women from all over the world: Wande (USA), CASS (New Zealand), Adegail (UK), Risha Leondra (USA) and Sal Ly (Nigeria).
In this episode, Paula had a chat with her favourite artist Cassandra Kanda, better known as CASS. She is a Zimbabwe-born, New Zealand-bred Christian music artist. Her first two albums, Genesis and Not For Sale came out in 2017 and 2018 respectfully! And in this interview, she gave us the EXCLUSIVE about her upcoming project, what it's really like being an unsigned, independent artist and how 'pre-Jesus' Kanye West inspired her as a producer - we hope you enjoy this!
Instagram: @shehhpodcast
Email: shehhthepodcast@gmail.com
SheHH Podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehh
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/shehhpodcast
Female Christian Music playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EZj0YjdMEnNk0DXJOsND6
Female Christian Music playlist (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/female-christian-music-by-shehh-podcast/pl.u-zPyLl4YsZM3vgJa
Founder & Producer: Paula Melissa - https://paulamelissa.com/
Executive Producer: Bolu Bello of Musta Talent Management - https://www.withmusta.com/
Creative Director: Kookie Chilengwe
Questions time codes:
3:38 - What has it been like touring around different countries?
4:45 - Introduce yourself and your musical journey
14:48 - What is it like being an unsigned artist?
16:57 - How do you make sure that you and your music stays rooted in Christ?
20:20 - How important is the local church for people in the industry?
24:13 - The story beyond some of CASS' songs
29:31 - Reach wanted to sign CASS
39:54 - When's the new album coming out?
45:05 - Do you know much about the UK gospel scene?
46:46 - Who are some of your favourite artists?
49:50 - God as our Daddy!
1:00:02 - What would you like your legacy to be? What would you like to be remembered for?
1:01:35 - How can we as your fans be praying for you?
Music mentioned: Silhouettes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K09Mfk2Ta2c
Tomorrow Will Come - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD85JjDDNhs
Lightwork - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Sh7B6mJUs
Thoughts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDRXnRTg_1g
Nothin' Into Somethin' (feat. Guvna B & Wande) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjERVdiRG0k
Radical - Ecclesia x CalledOut Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoRf4iw3I3I
Thoughtpocalypse sermon series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqTfxTS1WaE
CASS links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casskanda/
Website: https://iamcass.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/casskanda
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casskanda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCABq5xxNf6vSZRIb1GtvwSg
To join our CHH music Whatsapp group chat, drop Paula an email (shehhthepodcast@gmail.com) to dm us on Instagram: @shehhpodcast
