Darumbal and Tongan artist, Mi-kaisha has released her latest single 'Lean On You', a gospel-influenced R&B track that reflects on the people who have stood by her through all seasons.
Produced by Filipino artist, Billy Davis, known for his work with Jessica Mauboy, 3%, Ruel, Noname and Anderson .Paak, the song combines smooth production with Mi-kaisha's powerful vocals.
Mi-kaisha said the song was written while she was living in New York, away from home.
"I wrote 'Lean On You' while living in NYC away from family, my community & ultimately everything familiar to me," she said.
"This song was a dedication to the people in my life who had sacrificed so much for me, who had brought so much joy into my life and ultimately who I knew I could always lean on."
Her previous single 'Edge of Surrender' was premiered on triple j's Home & Hosed and featured across several major playlists including Spotify's EQUAL AU/NZ, New Music Friday AU/NZ, Pop'n'Fresh, and Apple's New in R&B.
Mi-kaisha recently performed at Cooee Festival on May 24 and will headline a show at Bondi Pavilion on Saturday July 5.
She also performed at the NRL Indigenous All Stars halftime show in front of more than 21,000 people and joined 3% for a triple j Like A Version appearance.
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Mi-kaisha has featured in Women in Pop, Vogue Australia, MamaMia, NITV News, Fashion Critical, Daily Mail Australia and NIT Style Up.
The 19-year-old was the first Aboriginal student to be accepted into the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU.
Her vocals have also featured on Barkaa's Come Back and Nooky's We Are Warriors.
'Lean On You' is available on major streaming platforms now.
