Emily Mulenga is back, and she’s not sugarcoating anything. Her new single “The Cure” marks the first release since her debut EP I Saw This And Thought Of You landed in July, and it’s a bold, bittersweet step forward that pairs shiny dance-pop nostalgia with deeply personal truth.
On the surface, “The Cure” glows with early-2000s energy — rich piano chords, a punchy beat, and dreamy synths that feel tailor-made for late-night drives and cathartic headphone moments. But listen a little closer, and the gloss starts to crack in the most human way possible. The lyrics are rooted in a relapse, a return of depression after a period of believing the worst was over. That contrast — bright sound, heavy reality — is exactly where the track hits hardest.
Emily’s strength has always been her ability to hold light and darkness in the same frame. As a multimedia visual artist, producer, and musician, she crafts pop that’s immersive and emotionally honest without ever losing its sparkle. “The Cure” doesn’t pretend healing is linear; instead, it dances right through the confusion, capturing that strange space between hope and heartbreak.
Following the shimmering promise of her debut EP, this single feels like a necessary chapter — proof that Emily Mulenga isn’t just making catchy pop, she’s building a body of work that reflects real emotional cycles. Vulnerable, infectious, and quietly brave, “The Cure” is the kind of song that makes you feel seen while still making you want to move.
‘The Cure’ sparkles with 2000s dance nostalgia while telling a story that feels strikingly real.
