Jaexlynne Emerges as South Africa’s Raw New Rock Voice

For rising South African rock star Jaexlynne, rock isn’t just a genre—it’s her truth. Since her debut over a year ago, she has been carving a distinct path in the music industry. “Rock isn’t just music to me, it’s my truth. It’s raw, it’s loud, it’s real,” she says. “There’s no filter, no fake smile, no sugarcoating. It’s me, wide open, pouring every part of my soul out. Rock hits different; it connects in a way nothing else ever could.”

Her latest radio single, “Last In Line,” channels that unfiltered honesty into a blistering, emotional release. The track transforms heartbreak into power, capturing listeners with both intensity and vulnerability.

“‘Last In Line’ isn’t just a song. It’s my story, my scar, my scream,” Jaexlynne explains. “For a long time, I was stuck with people I trusted, people I would’ve burned my world down for, and all that time, I was nothing more than the backup plan. I’d put them first every damn time, forgive them before the blood even dried. They tore me apart. And they made me believe that was love.”

Written alongside her trusted collaborators Manny and Tyler, the track stems from a place of frustration and fire. “They never miss,” Jaexlynne says. “They’ve got this insane way of ripping my feelings straight out of my chest and slamming it down on paper. And yeah… they nailed it. Again.”

Jaexlynne’s career continues to rise, fueled by her unapologetic energy and refusal to conform. “The more I evolve, the clearer it gets. My heart and soul bleed rock. I can feel it crawling through my veins. I’m carving out my own sound, not to fit in, but to tear through the noise,” she explains.

Looking ahead, Jaexlynne promises even more intensity. “What can you expect from me? More. Always more. Louder. Darker. Wilder,” she teases. “I’m done asking for space. Now I’m taking it. I’m ripping the walls down. Breaking every box they tried to shove me in. I’m the storm they didn’t see coming.”

With “Last In Line,” Jaexlynne solidifies herself as a force in South African rock, offering a raw, authentic voice that refuses compromise and connects deeply with listeners seeking truth in music.