Za Nyimbo TV E91 | Saint on His New Album, 1 Million Streams & the Stories Behind the Songs

Saint the Realest joins Za Nyimbo TV for a conversation about his latest album, the response to his music, and the stories behind the songs. From the creative process in the studio to working with trusted producers and collaborators, Saint opens up about what it takes to create music that connects with people. We discuss the pressure of releasing an album, knowing your identity as an artist, and why the people around you can make a difference to the final sound. We also get into the relatable themes behind his songs — love, relationships, disappointment and real-life experiences — and how music can do more than entertain. Saint shares his thoughts on collaboration across Africa, including working with artists in Kenya, and what those connections could mean for the growth of Malawi’s music industry. IN THIS EPISODE Saint’s latest album and the reception from listeners How he selects songs from many ideas and recordings Creative identity, confidence and taking time in the studio The stories and real-life experiences behind his music Working with producers and long-time collaborators Collaborating with artists across Africa His vision for music videos and the future of Malawi’s music scene What is your favourite song from Saint’s latest project? Tell us in the comments — and let us know why that song stands out to you. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Getting Ready 02:11 Welcome to Za Nyimbo TV 02:25 Meet Saint the Realest 03:09 The Reception to His New Music 04:02 Looking Back at the First Song 05:41 The Process of Making the Album 08:46 Why Release an Album Now? 10:01 Advice for Artists Thinking About Albums 11:08 The Creative Energy of Returning to the Studio 12:43 Looking Back at “Delilah” 14:00 Taking Time to Create Something Different 15:11 The Risk of Releasing a Body of Work 16:03 Confidence & Knowing Your Identity as an Artist 18:00 The Producers Behind the Project 19:16 Working With Your Creative Circle 20:20 Brainstorming Ideas With Collaborators 22:17 How New Melodies and Ideas Emerge 23:00 The Pros and Cons of Having People in the Studio 23:53 The Album’s Streaming Reception 24:35 Why Collaboration Helps Music Travel 25:36 What’s Different About This Project? 27:14 The Audience’s Response 28:48 Relationships, Disappointment & Real-Life Stories 30:14 Music That Can Heal and Encourage People 31:07 Which Song Was Hardest to Write? 32:00 Breaking Down the Songs 36:00 The Stories Behind the Album Tracks 41:00 The Creative Process Behind the Music 45:00 Collaborations & Unexpected Ideas 48:16 A Memorable Recording Session 50:00 How the Song Came Together 55:00 More Stories From the Album 01:00:00 The People and Ideas Behind the Project 01:10:00 Reflecting on the Album 01:20:08 Final Thoughts on the Album 01:20:32 Tell Us Your Favourite Song 01:21:04 Future Music Videos & Dream Collaborations 01:22:26 Why African Collaborations Matter 01:23:28 Shout-outs to the Team 01:24:09 Saint’s Final Message If you enjoy conversations about Malawian music, artists, creativity and the stories behind the sound, *subscribe to Za Nyimbo TV* and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode. Find Saint on social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. #ZaNyimboTV #SaintTheRealest #MalawiMusic Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @zanyimbotv   Welcome to Za Nyimbo, this is where we celebrate art in its entirety and celebrate the musical geniuses making the urban music scene in Malawi exciting. For more Malawian Content, Please Subscribe, Comment and Share Our Content.