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Making songs from the heart for everyone's heart.
For Babette, who has been in the music industry for more than 20 years, the new single represents a further step towards her dreams. She strives to establish herself as a sought-after songwriter and performer in the music industry. Her participation as a semi-finalist in an international songwriting competition is one of the highlights of her career and a lasting reminder of her passion for music.
Elizabeth Labuschagne, known as Babette, made her stage debut when she was just 10 years old and has since developed a love for the music industry. After a break in her twenties, she has returned with renewed energy for the past three years. Her music is mainly about her own life experiences and the people around her.
One of the most challenging trials in Babette’s life was her victory over breast cancer. This life-changing experience was one of the hardest she ever had to go through, but it also gave her a deeper appreciation for life and its wonders.
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New Release
New single, Ons lewe net een keer
Afrikaans music fans can look forward to a brand new single from Babette, Ons lewe net een keer, which has just been released. The song, which is a unique combination of Afrikaans, Country and Pop genre, is a dynamic story about self-discovery and freedom after a challenge in a relationship.
This single was written by the talented Babette and Mark Beling. Babette shares that the song was inspired by personal experiences where she lost herself in a relationship. She had to learn to return to her own passions and choose her own happiness again.
Babette explains that she wants her music to make listeners feel like they’re not alone. With Our Life Just Once , she hopes it inspires someone out there to choose themselves.
The music video, which was shot at Babette’s parents’ house in Centurion, adds a playful feel to the song. The story follows a girl who returns her ex’s things and traverses the house to leave memories behind. The production team, including Zander de Beer, Jaco Ras, and Michelle Jacobz, brought creativity and fresh ideas to the music video.
This single may resonate in the hearts of many listeners. Her ability to make her own emotions and experiences part of her writing process gives her music a unique authenticity and impact.
New Release
New single, Needed Your Love
South African singer and songwriter, Babette returns with a powerful new single, Needed Your Love, with different music styles like pop-rock and alternative pop. It tells a deep and emotional story about feeling hurt, learning to heal, and learning to trust again. The song has strong, uplifting tunes and honest lyrics that touch the heart. It shows a new and exciting step in Babette’s music career, giving listeners the opportunity to think and feel at the same time.
Needed Your Love was penned by the talented Elizabeth Labuschagne, also known as Babette, and renowned producer and songwriter, Mark Beling. Together, they’ve crafted a song that speaks to the universal longing for connection after heartbreak. The lyrics delve into the emotional terrain of learning to trust again, whether that trust is placed in another person or in oneself. It’s a story of resilience, of daring to open up when it feels safer to remain closed, and of finding love when you least expect it.
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