Rowlene Gears Up For Highly Personal Album “Some Strings Attached”
Rowlene Gears Up For Highly Personal Album “Some Strings Attached.” Rowlene is opening the door to one of the most personal chapters of her musical journey. The South African R&B and soul singer-songwriter has officially launched pre-orders for her upcoming album, Some Strings Attached, ahead of its release on 21 August 2026.
For Rowlene, the album represents years of emotion, reflection and rebuilding. Taking to Instagram, the Cape Town-born artist gave fans a glimpse into the deeply personal story behind the project, revealing just how much of herself went into creating it.
“I’ve held these songs close for a long time. Every lyric, every late night, every version of me that had to exist for this album to become what it is,” she shared.
She then announced that Some Strings Attached was officially available for pre-order, adding that if the songs connect with listeners even a fraction of the way they connect with her, the long journey would have been worth it.
The album digs into the complicated emotions that follow loss, particularly the process of finding your footing after relationships come to an end. Rowlene has previously explained that heartbreak does not define all of her music, but this particular body of work required her to confront that part of her story.
Over the past few years, she has focused on learning how to rebuild and rediscover herself, with each song capturing a different point along that emotional road.
Even the album’s title speaks to those unresolved connections. Some Strings Attached explores the invisible ties that can remain long after a relationship or friendship has ended, making the project particularly relatable to anyone who has had to let go while still carrying pieces of what once was.
“If you’ve ever lost a lover, a friend, this album is for you,” Rowlene previously told her fans.
The forthcoming record adds another chapter to a career defined by vulnerability and soulful storytelling. Rowlene first gained widespread attention through collaborations with Nasty C, including the multi-platinum hit “SMA”, before continuing to carve out her own space across R&B, soul and pop.
Her 2020 album 11:11 and later releases such as the Moments After EP have further established her as an artist unafraid to explore healing, identity and emotional growth through her music.
With Some Strings Attached, that exploration now arrives in a larger, full-length form.
Fans will also have an opportunity to experience the album live shortly after its release. Rowlene is scheduled to host an album launch show at Hard Rock Café in Sandton, Johannesburg, on 22 August, one day after the album drops.
The event is expected to give fans a chance to experience the new music alongside the artist herself as she marks the arrival of a project that has clearly demanded a great deal of her emotionally and creatively.
With pre-orders officially open, the wait for Some Strings Attached has entered its final stretch. Rowlene has spent years holding these songs close. Now, she is ready to let listeners into the story behind them.
