Sandra Hakky returns with her new album ‘Hakky The System’
FEATURED SINGLE ‘TO MY KNEES’RELEASES 14 JAN 2022
Sandra Hakky is a singer-songwriter, producer and IT nerd, who made her debut at 19 releasing her self-titled album in 2009. Despite commercial success, Hakky took an extended break from the music industry to breathe, find herself, and produce her second album herself. Returning as ‘Sandra Hakky 2.0’ with the deliciously soulful warm-up single ‘Making Moves’.
Her follow up single, ‘To My Knees’, the second single from her forthcoming album ‘Hakky The System’, is out now. A catchy and evocative pop track with a stunning soul vocal. The sound is reminiscent of Madonna’s Frozen with a large sound stage and a tight electro beat. The track fits neatly alongside the sound of contemporary female pop artists like Ariana Grande and Dua Lipa.
Sandra Hakky uses the lyrics to reflect on her relationship with her conscience and running away with painful, taboo feelings. The lyrics are multi-layered, with the literal on top and a subtle, metaphorical layer underneath, and the writing process was a therapeutic experience for Sandra:
“My songwriting comes from somewhere special deep inside me. Somewhere with feelings that I wouldn’t know how to express if it weren’t for my lyrics and my music.”
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Fashion is Sandra Hakky’s, other great love
The music is her friend, spiritual nourishment, and passion — and that’s been the case since she started getting into music and singing in her childhood bedroom at eight years old.
Her old bedroom has been swapped out for a flat, where Sandra Hakky has turned her living room into a 24/7 studio. She has taught herself to use various music software, recording techniques, and equipment. So she can compose, record, and produce whenever inspiration strikes.
When she’s not working, she journeys through her walk-in closet, which takes up another room in the flat. Fashion is Sandra Hakky’s, other great love. That much is apparent in the music video for “Making Moves”, her first single where she showcases her wardrobe at her favourite locations in Copenhagen.
Sandra Hakky has an artistic vision and is a true DIY artist who writes and co-produces her music with production input from Mintman. She masterfully mixes her tracks and the visual expression, and she’s taking on the artwork, cover art, styling, and music video production herself. It’s going to be big!
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Hey there Sandra, how are you?
Hey There! I am wonderfully busy with everything that has to be done before releasing my next single/video for the upcoming track “Work It” and my album “Hakky The System”
Happy New Year! After the weirdness of the last two years, what are you looking forward to in 2022?
Playing live! I do actually enjoy self-isolation during certain periods of work. For example, when I am in my home studio, it helps me focus not to get too much input. But I am done recording and producing and definitely ready to get out there and get some stimulation!
Did you want to be a singer at an early age, what prompted this decision? How did you get into it?
I have been singing since I was very little. I wrote my first song when I was 8 years old (a country song lol) and started fooling around with eJay, a music programming software at the time I was 9. Started playing the drums when I was 12 and piano at the age of 14. So I guess it wasn’t really a conscious decision. Just something I feel like I was driven to or meant to do. I will say I took the decision to step up my producer game 9 years ago when I set up my home studio.
How would you describe your work?
Versatile and a complete reflection of me. It has many layers, lyrically and musically. If it’s on a Sandra Hakky track, Sandra Hakky did it. I didn’t record all the instruments on my album but there is not one note or drum pattern that I haven’t made decisions about. Or mix or master for that matter. Means a lot to me to be 100% confluent with my music.
What do you want people to take away from it?
I don’t want people to do anything but listen. They can take away from it what they want. I don’t write with the intention of reaching out to other people, but I feel completely blessed when someone tells me they can relate to a song or mood or that it made their day. Sort of makes me feel understood.
What inspires you and who are your influences?
I basically get inspired by everything, from philosophy to nature to music and relationships. I like a lot of different artists and genres of music, Prodigy, Madonna, Portishead, Christina Aguilera, George Michael, Prince etc…
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Just go ahead and do it, nothing external actually matters if you trust and are true to yourself.
What are you listening to/reading/watching?
My Album ‘Hakky the System’!
What is one tip that changed your life?
My trip to Egypt where I stayed with my uncle Adel Hakki who is a very talented and successful music
producer. I learned a lot from him.
What’s next for you? What are you most excited about?
Releasing my album and playing live!