Favourite Person – A Love Story No One Saw Coming

When Cameron Emmanuel first wrote Favourite Person, it wasn’t meant for the woman he would one day propose to. It was one of several tracks inspired by a different season of his life.

But fate has a way of flipping the script.

Today, Favourite Person is the soundtrack of a real love story, one that started in a studio and led to a proposal. It’s the debut single from Cameron Emmanuel featuring Lequicia Astrid - a heartfelt Afropop duet born out of serendipity, shared pain, and an unexpected turn of events.

Cameron grew up surrounded by music. He was raised on the melodies of the Bee Gees, the Beatles, and Simon & Garfunkel. He picked up a guitar at just 8 years old, and by 16 was teaching himself keys while watching Idols SA and admiring artists like Khaya Mthethwa, who would later become a mentor and collaborator.

Lequicia Astrid, a powerhouse vocalist and former winner of Chatsworth’s Got Talent, had only met Cameron once before they linked up for studio sessions at Wave Productions. She was navigating her own storm of grief after the recent passing of her mum.

When Cameron offered Lequicia a list of tracks to choose from for a collaboration, she gravitated to one in particular - Favourite Person. What she didn’t know was that the song had been written while Cameron was seeing someone else.

“That’s the irony,” Astrid says. “It was written with someone else in mind. But when we sang it together, it became ours.”

The Making of the Track

The track’s core was produced during a TikTok Live by Durban-based DJ Keys (David Govender). Live on air, Keys started mixing the foundation of the beat. Days later, Cameron and Lequicia were adding lyrics, refining verses, and finding their harmony - both musically and personally.

Months later, Cameron proposed. Lequicia said yes!

Favourite Person is already creating waves on social media. The song has drawn excitement from listeners praising its heartfelt lyrics, vocal blend, and relatable message - perfect for those who’ve found love where they least expected it.

“I want my music to feel real,” says Cameron. “So many artists chase the next big hit. But I want to write songs that mean something, songs that reflect where we are, who we’re with, and what we’re feeling in the moment. Favourite Person did that for us.”

Lequicia says she hopes the song reminds people that even in the chaos of life, there’s still room for connection, healing, and joy. “Sometimes love is in the background, quietly waiting for you to notice,” she says.

Favourite Person drops on all streaming platforms June 27, 2025. It can be pre-saved at https://ditto.fm/favourite-person.