Her first upload — a quiet spark that marked the beginning of a remarkable journey.
Blending Above and Beyond’s “Satellite” and “Stealing Time,” Sri Lankan newcomer Yohani quietly launches her creative journey with visuals directed by Dilanjan.
When Yohani uploaded her first YouTube cover, she stepped into the creative world with a mix of curiosity, restraint, and unmistakable potential. Choosing to blend two Above and Beyond tracks — “Satellite” and “Stealing Time” — she introduced herself through a soundscape that felt both atmospheric and deeply personal.
The cover moves with a sense of quiet confidence. Soft electronic textures lift her voice forward, revealing a tone that is delicate yet steady. The transitions between the two songs are seamless, hinting at a young artist already thinking beyond the usual boundaries of a debut.
The release arrived with a simple but striking visual direction, co-created with Dilanjan. The video frames Yohani as both performer and storyteller, giving viewers an early glimpse of the aesthetic instincts she would continue to develop in the years ahead.
Though modest in scale, the upload marked the first moment listeners encountered a voice that would soon grow into one of Sri Lanka’s most recognizable musical identities. For early viewers, it felt like discovering an artist at the starting line of a journey she was just beginning to imagine.
Yohani’s debut cover is more than a first upload. It is the quiet spark before the momentum, offering a look at the creativity and curiosity that would eventually shape her rise.
A beginning, captured in a single performance. Watch the full performance here.
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