kaiit_isshe

THANKYOU all for the love so far on ✨LIL MAMA THEME SONG✨ Happy Friday, have fun…. but not too much fun, you got things to do💚💚💚💚✨🥹🥹💚🥹✨🥹💚 THANKYOU to lovely n warm @jadedamico for helping me shoot such a special & fitting cover for this release🥹💚✨ And @kayzar on final edits 💚

✨🍿💚NEW MUSIC 👀 NEXT WEEK💚🍿✨

For the real ones that watched the end of the music video, how’d you like this treat? 💚✨🥹🥹 (Link in bio) A couple other special THANKYOU’s I want to express 🎥 @claudiasangiorgidalimore for helping me bring this whole visual treat to life 🎵 @sevensicks for helping create the bed for the music in the tap solo (which will be released soon) 👞 @haz.being.dad for being such a beautiful tap teacher and creating such a special routine 👞 The prettiest shoes by the iconic @jsamsmif @blochau

The music industry & everyone in it could take everything away from me, my hopes, money, my voice, motivation, my ideas, BUT NEVER MY SMILE AND KIND HEART! Side note - I would like a new manager As well as live dj’s that scratch/ instrument players in Melbourne HMU - Preferably female/femme/GNC/ I’m just so thankful to YOU, my close family & all of you that support me and the music, you keep me going, genuinely!💚💚💚 Thankful for your heart & for the fact it is beating right NOW💚 We ain’t done yet 💚✨ 📸 @larissajanehume

If you’re watching this, go watch the full music video 🥹💚✨ 👞 💚LIL MAMA THEME SONG OUT NOW💚 ✨LINK IN BIO✨ THANKYOU Vision makers💚 Director: @claudiasangiorgidalimore & @kaiit_isshe Producer: @lawrencephelan Production Company: @reclinerfilms  DOP: @screenkate 1st AD: @isobelleamie 1st AC: @_angelabasile 2nd AC: @aliaaa3400 Gaffer: @steadipalms Gaffer: @ajbosito Best Person: @coco_mata_ Prod designer: @softkorn Assistant Producer/BTS: @siannacatullo Key Grip: @ryanfish_melbournelightrentals Grip: @roxhartridge Editor: @claudiasangiorgidalimore Animation: @andrewonorato @chop_studio Colorist: @danielwitt.colour Kaiit’s hair, makeup & styling : Kaiit Stylist: @mutabazi_k Hair: Ella Rowe - Elvie’s Studios Makeup: @karaiacobelliss

THANKYOU all sooO much for allll the love on Lil Mama Theme Song so far 🥺💚🥹🥹💚💚💚💚 I put my heart & body into this creation 💚💚 ✨LINK IN BIO TO WATCH & STREAM✨

Bringing together her Indigenous Papua New Guinean and Gunditjmara heritage with her background as a professional makeup artist, @kaiit_isshe channels the different facets of her identity into bespoke characters, consistently relaying depth throughout her evolution. Her latest alter ego, ‘Lil Mama’, begins a new chapter for the artist. “When I was coming up with the characters, I thought, ’Okay, I need to learn how to tap dance now. They’re all just reflections of me, each one a different side of my journey,” she says. “I just wanted to create another world for myself to be in.” Unveiled at the Sydney Opera House earlier this year, ‘Lil Mama’ is a persona that promises to push boundaries even further; if her roots built the foundation, her evolution is proof she’s growing taller, stronger, and always on her terms. We caught up with Kaiit to discuss her vibrant new era - read the full interview at the link in bio! ✍️: @aarafxadam 📸: Jade D’amico

Take a set at one of @kaiit_isshe soul-filled salon chairs for this week’s Feature Video, ‘Lil Mama Theme Song’.   The Naarm-based neo-soul queen’s newest single is a playful reminder of lessons learned the hard way. “At the time of writing Lil Mama Theme Song, I was distracting myself a lot by going out, drinking, self sabotaging myself really, because I knew the next day I had things to do” says Kaiit. “Lyrically, for the most part, I write like I’m talking to myself, so when I listen to my music I’m lowkey yelling the reminders AT ME!”.   The clip for ‘Lil Mama Theme Song’ follows Kaiit as the character of Lil Mama, who works in a barbershop by day and escapes to a hidden speakeasy within a drive-in cinema by night, where she comes alive through tap-dancing and performance. Directed by long time collaborator and friend @claudiasangiorgidalimore , the music video’s creation has been a heartfelt, collaborative process. “Kaiit and I are now 7 years deep” says Claudia. “We are in an exciting stage of our evolution, being able to co-direct. We are family, so there’s a lot of laughter and love between us. That warmth comes through in this clip.” “On set I looked around and felt a deep sense of completion in my job. So much diversity of who was in the room, crew and cast alike. By the end of the day I was like a proud stage mum hooting and whistling my face off at Lil Mama as she tap danced the night away.”   Kaiit mirrors these thoughts from Claudia, saying “we are such kids together and I’m so thankful for the space we create for eachother - not just when filming but the space leading up to filming, expressing the vision and the execution”.   “We have so much fun together and the joy you feel watching the ‘Lil Mama Theme Song’ music video is the joy we created for eachother on the day.”

THANKYOU so much @zanelowe @applemusic for premiering my new single 💚LIL MAMA THEME SONG💚 LINK IN BIO This song wouldn’t sound like what it is without these talented musicians rascaltheproducer @jerome.farah @iii.aman @chikeyman @anthony_liddell_snps @sensiblejsmith @jakeamymusic @nick_herrera_production @andrei__eremin 📸 @femmeplastic

✨💚LIL MAMA THEME SONG💚✨IS OUT✨NOW✨💚 Link in bio OR Comment 💚💚💚💚💚 & I’ll send you the link I love you! Director: @claudiasangiorgidalimore & @kaiit_isshe Producer: @lawrencephelan Production Company: @reclinerfilms  DOP: @screenkate 1st AD: @isobelleamie 1st AC: @_angelabasile 2nd AC: @aliaaa3400 Gaffer: @steadipalms Gaffer: @ajbosito Best Person: @coco_mata_ Prod designer: @softkorn Assistant Producer/BTS: @siannacatullo Key Grip: @ryanfish_melbournelightrentals Grip: @roxhartridge Editor: @claudiasangiorgidalimore Animation: @andrewonorato @chop_studio Colorist: @danielwitt.colour Kaiit’s hair, makeup & styling : Kaiit Stylist: @mutabazi_k Hair: Ella Rowe - Elvie’s Studios Makeup: @karaiacobelliss

✨💚NEW MUSIC OUT NEXT WEEK💚✨

There’s moments of silence where restoration, inspiration and grounding take place. Just as we took a year long break to recharge, our @kaiit_isshe the face of our digital cover has made a comeback, blessing the launch of 614 Online. We’re BACK. —— In the ever-evolving landscape of music, few artists capture the essence of soulful expression and creative ingenuity quite like Kaiit. Based in Melbourne, this dynamic singer-songwriter blends R&B, jazz, and neo-soul with her Papua New Guinean heritage, creating a unique and captivating musical tapestry. After parting ways with traditional labels, Kaiit is re-emerging with a renewed energy and fresh perspective. In a 1-1 with 614, we had the chance to get cozy and listen as she shared her creative process, challenges, and the experiences that shape her music. 614 ONLINE Now Live | 614MAG.COM 🪐 Photographer @lazyfairr Videography @whothefuckis_fozza Creative Director & Graphic Design  @chezzyrose Editorial Director & Words @nakaehi