A Timeless Debut: Verra Lake Releases ‘Born To This’
Elegant, cinematic, and quietly powerful, Born To This marks a striking introduction to South African singer-songwriter Verra Lake, whose artistry blends old-world glamour with contemporary sophistication .
Verra shares:
“Born To This is a reminder that even when the world feels sharp, love can be the thing that brings us back to ourselves. It’s about devotion, endurance, and choosing softness in a hard world.”
Co-written by legendary South African composer Patric van Blerk (Paradise Road, We Are Growing) and Andy Dunlop, the track is rooted in emotional depth and lyrical resilience. Produced by van Blerk and Tony Drake, with associate production by Paul Petersen and Dunlop, the single moves with cinematic warmth – a blend of piano, brass, and strings supporting Verra’s poised, intimate vocal delivery.
“Working with Patric was an honour,” she says. “His legacy in South African music is extraordinary, and bringing this song to life alongside him felt like stepping into something bigger than myself.”
Recorded at Lightway Music and CapeTown Sound Studios, Born To This opens a compelling new chapter for Verra Lake – one that hints at a wider creative universe she is building. This release forms part of a growing artistic collective: an evolving space designed for collaboration, experimentation, and unexpected creative pairings.
The single drops alongside an accompanying visualiser that features dancers from the Imibala Trust Ballet Programme in Somerset West – a community initiative close to Patric van Blerk’s heart. Their movement brings innocence, devotion, and emotional resonance to the themes of Born To This, adding warmth and humanity to Verra Lake’s cinematic world.
Alive, fluid, and always in motion, Verra Lake promises to surprise as she continues shaping a cinematic, timeless world through her music.
Born To This is out now. Stream here.
