Kailey

Hey, I’m Anny and this is Kailey - my brain, if it was a song. 

I previously released a single with Calum Scott, after fulfilling my dream of winning The Voice of Germany (at the 6th attempt) in 2022. After I took some time to build and discover who I am, I strarted making and releasing my own music.

One song that I'm really excited to share is "Kailey". Even though it sounds as if it was about a person at first, it's actually about ADHD. I was diagnosed with it after i questioned my own ability to function in society for years and couldn't stand the feeling of otherness any longer. Discovering that I am not alone and there are, in fact, lots of neurodivergent people longing to be understood, I learned to love myself not only despite but because of my challenges.

As an ADHDer, I have a lot of stims - repetitive habits to regulate my nervous system - which i depend on, even though they can appear strange to other people. One of them is "Kailey", a name i repeat under my breath, over and over, whenever i am in a particularly embarrassing situation and my rejection senitive brain is overwhelmed by it. I've always had an obsession with names, and Kailey formed so naturally in my mouth, it became one of my favorite sounds. That sound turned into a song, an anthem of neurodivergent self-love, of celebrating difference. It's a conversation between me and brain, apologizing for thinking there was something wrong with it and embracing who it is, and eventually who I am.

Musically located somewhere between Coldplay and Zoe Wees, I hope Kailey reaches many people who know feeling not good enough. Neurodivergence is only starting to be seen and taken seriously, so I want this song to show people that it does get better, once you start accepting yourself for who you are. It's by far my happiest song yet. And I hope you feel the same!

Much love, 

Anny