LISA has released a new single, “SaWaDiKa,” along with an accompanying music video filmed in Bangkok, Thailand. The song is the lead single from her upcoming PRESS PLAY EP, which is scheduled for release in October.
New single
Produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta, “SaWaDiKa” draws on LISA’s Thai background and incorporates a hip-hop-focused sound. The title refers to a Thai greeting meaning “hello.”
The music video was filmed in LISA’s native Bangkok and directed by Bang Jae Yeob. It features the singer and rapper performing choreography at several locations around the city, with the video also incorporating a series of fashion looks.
The release marks a return to rap as a central element of LISA’s solo music. “SaWaDiKa” introduces the musical direction of PRESS PLAY, which is set to follow in October.
Regional performance
The title track took the No. 1 spot on the iTunes All-Genre chart in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.