LISA Brings Her Thai Roots To The World With New Single “SaWaDiKa” — Listen
The Thai rapper-singer delivers the first punch from her upcoming EP, PRESS PLAY.
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LISA is back with a knockout punch, dropping “SaWaDiKa,” her latest single released through RCA Records.
The lead single from her upcoming EP PRESS PLAY, “SaWaDiKa” takes its title from the stylized “sawatdee ka,” the Thai greeting for “hello” and pays homage to her home country of Thailand.
Produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta, the track also sees LISA return to her rap and hip-hop-influenced roots.
The accompanying music video directed by Korean filmmaker Bang Jae Yeob was filmed in Bangkok. The visuals put Thai culture into the spotlight, with notable locations in the city featuring the K-pop star.
Watch the music video below:
Before the release, “HELLO SAWADIKA” teasers were rolled out as part of the single’s global campaign, with the word “Hello” appearing in 11 languages and billboards put up across Bangkok.
Listen to “SaWaDiKa” below:
The release coincides with the premiere of her documentary Always Lalisa at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11. It will also have a global theatrical release set for October 12.
She is also set to stage her VIVA LA LISA Las Vegas residency this November.
Frequently Asked Questions
“SaWaDiKa” is LISA’s new single via RCA Records, the lead track from her upcoming EP PRESS PLAY. Its title stylizes the Thai greeting “sawatdee ka,” or “hello.”
“SaWaDiKa” was produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta, marking LISA’s return to her rap and hip-hop-influenced sound after previous, more pop-leaning releases.
The “SaWaDiKa” music video was directed by Korean filmmaker Bang Jae Yeob and filmed in Bangkok, spotlighting Thai culture and notable city locations.
LISA’s documentary Always Lalisa premieres at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, with a global theatrical release following on October 12.
LISA will stage her VIVA LA LISA residency in Las Vegas this November, following the release of her single “SaWaDiKa” and documentary Always Lalisa.
