Carli J Myers is a South African singer-songwriter and performing artist known for her infectious contemporary pop sound, distinctive vocals and impressive track record on South African radio.
After taking some time away from releasing music, Carli made an exciting return to the music scene in 2026 with her new single “Mood For You”, marking a fresh chapter in a career that has already produced numerous chart-topping singles and international songwriting collaborations.
The new release quickly attracted attention, accumulating more than 250,000 Spotify streams within its first few weeks, demonstrating the audience Carli has built throughout her career.
Musical Career
Carli first made an impact with her independent debut single “Clutch,” which shot to No. 1 on Algoa FM and gained extensive radio support across South Africa.
She followed this with a string of successful releases including “All the King’s Horses,” “Walls,” “Crazy,” “Just Sayin,” “Just Doing Me,” “Authentically Yours” and “Crumbling Gold.”
Several of her singles have reached the top of South African radio charts.
“Crazy” secured the No. 1 position on Jacaranda FM, while “Just Sayin” spent two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the station and remained on the charts for more than 20 weeks.
“Just Doing Me” and its remix also achieved significant radio success, topping multiple regional South African charts.
International Songwriting
Carli’s career has taken her well beyond South Africa.
She has travelled to Los Angeles, New York and Toronto to write and record with international songwriters and producers associated with artists including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Fall Out Boy.
During a songwriting trip to New York, Carli collaborated with American Idol Top 8 finalist Robbie Rosen, resulting in the hit single “Just Sayin.”
Her song “Crumbling Gold” originated from songwriting sessions in Toronto, where she collaborated with Canadian writers and artists Tilsen and Zanski.
Carli was also personally invited to participate in BMI’s first South African songwriting camp in Cape Town, collaborating in an environment that included artists and songwriters such as Shekhinah, Karen Zoid, RJ Benjamin and Ziyon.
Performing with David Foster
A standout international career moment came in Los Angeles when Carli had the opportunity to perform on stage alongside legendary 16-time Grammy Award-winning producer and composer David Foster, together with performers including Katharine McPhee and Pia Toscano.
Her live career has also included performances on South African national television and at events including the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Moshito Music Festival, Rand Show, Good Hope FM Benefit Concert and numerous corporate, charity and lifestyle events.
2026 – A New Chapter
Following the birth of her child, Carli returned to releasing music in 2026 with “Mood For You.”
The new chapter reflects an evolution in both her personal life and creative approach, with Carli speaking about how motherhood has influenced the way she approaches songwriting, music and performance.
The strong early streaming response to “Mood For You” signals an exciting return for an artist who has already established an impressive South African radio and performance track record.
Career Highlights
- South African singer-songwriter and live performer
- Multiple No. 1 South African radio singles
- “Clutch” – No. 1 on Algoa FM
- “Crazy” – No. 1 on Jacaranda FM
- “Just Sayin” – No. 1 for two consecutive weeks on Jacaranda FM
- International songwriting sessions in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto
- Collaborated with internationally recognised songwriters and producers
- Performed on stage with David Foster, Katharine McPhee and Pia Toscano
- Invited participant at the BMI South African songwriting camp
- Performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup
- Extensive national television, festival, corporate and live-event experience
- Returned with new music in 2026
- “Mood For You” surpassed 250,000 Spotify streams within weeks of release
Live Performance
Carli J Myers offers a polished, upbeat contemporary pop performance combining original charting material with her experience as an accomplished live vocalist.
Her accessible sound, professional stage presence and extensive corporate and live-event experience make her particularly well suited to corporate functions, gala events, lifestyle events, festivals, launches, private celebrations and brand activations.
With a catalogue of South African radio hits behind her and new music being released in 2026, Carli J Myers has entered an exciting new phase of her career as a recording and performing artist.
