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Deva Mahal shares South Coast—a smouldering R&B slow-burner that marks the beginning of a bold new era for the Pōneke-based artist. It’s her first release in two years and offers a captivating glimpse into a larger project on the horizon.
Long praised for her soul-drenched vocals and genre-defying songwriting, Mahal expands her artistry on South Coast, stepping into full creative control as producer, director, and visionary. The result is a sensual, empowering track—born by the sea and sculpted in late-night solitude—that explores desire, clarity, and self-possession.
“It’s about shedding illusion and speaking truth,” says Mahal. “About owning your feelings and your sensuality—on your own terms.”
Co-produced with Estère and Chris Wethey, and polished by Grammy-winning engineers Scott Jacoby and Andy Kravitz, South Coast pulses with emotional depth and sonic richness. Its accompanying video—co-directed and produced by Mahal—pays tribute to Mami Wata, the Afro-Caribbean goddess of water, capturing ancestral power and elemental beauty.
More than a return, South Coast is a statement. “This project sees me fully,” says Mahal. “I’m not just the voice—I’m the architect. I’m no longer waiting to be chosen.”
Sensual, self-assured, and creatively unleashed, South Coast marks a powerful evolution for Deva Mahal.
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