Fresh off her Best Pop Artist win at the Basadi in Music Awards 2025, South African singer-songwriter Jamie-Lee Sexton returns with “Wild Electric,” the first single from her forthcoming studio album and the beginning of a striking new creative era.
After spending time behind the scenes writing, creating, and recording her upcoming album, Jamie-Lee has been on a journey that reignited her guitar roots and gave her space to listen, learn, and live.
More info about “Wild Electric”
“Wild Electric” is a bold fusion of pop innovation and rock energy inspired by the rush of instant attraction, that first look across a crowded room, and the feeling that something electric is about to happen. The track gets straight to the point and offers a gripping pop-rock sound that instantly hooks the listener.
As Jamie-Lee shares, “Wild electric is a sound I have always wanted to create, and it all started with my red electric guitar and a very loud amp and this is just the beginning.”
Jamie-Lee is stepping onto the Global Stage
Following her award-winning success, Jamie-Lee steps onto the global stage with renewed creative purpose to deliver a track that lives up to its name.
Supported by an extensive national and international marketing campaign spanning radio and television, “Wild Electric” signals the next chapter of an artist pushing beyond expectations and defining her own unique lane.
“Wild Electric” is available now on all major digital streaming platforms. Stream/download it HERE.
More info about Jamie-Lee Sexton
Jamie-Lee Sexton is a multi-talented South African singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has built a prominent presence in the country’s pop, Afro-pop, and house music scenes.
Hailing from Magaliesburg, South Africa, Jamie-Lee began singing, writing music, and playing instruments from a young age. She later studied live performance at AFDA in Johannesburg.
Her national breakthrough came in 2010 when she reached the Top 8 on Idols South Africa. Following the show, she co-founded the Afro-house fusion project Audiophreniq with DJ Parkah and later formed the energetic live touring band The Sextons in 2013.
Launching her full solo career, Jamie-Lee released her acclaimed EP Medicine Woman, which debuted at number one on iTunes and yielded multiple radio hits. Known for her signature raspy vocals and dynamic stage presence, she has earned several accolades and nominations, including wins at the Basadi in Music Awards.
She has collaborated with notable producers and artists—including Grammy-winning producer C-Tea and house producer Mobi Dixon – and has performed on major festival stages alongside international acts. In addition to her vocal and songwriting work, she expanded into DJing and runs the independent label and media house Stella June alongside her wife.
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