Some artists spend years trying to find their sound. Califani walked into the studio planning to record a song in one voice and walked out with three. That unexpected discovery is at the heart of “Eat the Cake, Anime,” the new single from the Australian rapper and performer, also known as Stefani Samac. Now based in Los Angeles, Califani has built her creative identity around music, storytelling and on-camera performance. Her latest release brings those interests together in a track that gives her room to experiment with different accents, personalities and deliveries without losing sight of the attitude driving it all.

Even the title makes a statement.

“There isn’t a big backstory behind the title. I liked the way it sounded and the attitude it carried,” Califani explains. She’s drawn to ideas that stand out, and she wants her work to feel unmistakably her own. There’s also a cheekier interpretation of the title, with “cake” serving as a playful reference to her curves. Bold, a little provocative and designed to make people curious, it sounds very much like Califani’s idea of an introduction but the song has more going on than its title might suggest.

One Recording Session, Three Different Voices

Created with iShowOff and producer Braydz, whose wider production connections include Detail, whose credits include Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love,” “Eat the Cake, Anime” grew out of conversations about hip-hop, fresh ideas and the attitude of the old school. Lil Wayne came up as a reference point, particularly his ability to be playful and unpredictable with his delivery. Califani and her collaborators wanted to capture some of that freedom while bringing their own personalities to the music.

For Califani, that meant experimenting with her voice. She originally intended to record the entire song in an American accent, influenced by the music she’d grown up listening to. Then iShowOff suggested introducing her Australian accent. It wasn’t quite what she’d imagined, but she decided to give it a try.

During the recording, a third accent emerged, one she hadn’t planned or even used before. “I couldn’t tell you where the accent comes from, but the attitude? All me,” she says.

What could have been an interesting studio moment became one of the track’s defining features. Califani isn’t simply switching accents for effect. She describes herself as talking to different versions of herself throughout the song, giving each one its own character and attitude. It’s an intriguing idea, particularly for an artist whose work extends beyond music into acting and visual storytelling. The voices aren’t just different ways of delivering a verse; they’re different sides of the person behind the microphone.

Musically, Califani describes the track as having a West Coast bounce, with the kind of beat that makes you want to get up and Crip Walk. There’s a playful quality to the delivery, but she is equally clear about the skill involved in making those changes work.

“I want people to hear that delivery and know I’m in control of every switch,” she says. “Different voices, different personalities, and I give each one her own attitude”. That confidence is part of the appeal. Califani knows what she brings to the record, and she’s not interested in pretending otherwise.

Australia Birthed Her. California Shaped Her.

Califani’s story stretches from Australia to California, with her Macedonian and Croatian heritage forming part of her background. The move between those environments has influenced how she sees herself, both as a woman and as an artist. Her description of that journey is characteristically direct. “Australia birthed me, but California taught me, stamped me, and solidified the woman and artist I am today.”

For Califani, Los Angeles wasn’t simply another place to pursue a music career. It gave her the space to step more fully into the person she’d felt she was becoming. She also has a refreshingly unapologetic view of her own talent. Asked how she has changed since she first started making music, she doesn’t suggest that she needed someone else to teach her how to be an artist. The ability was already there, she believes, while her personal and professional experiences have helped sharpen it.

“I was incredible when I started, and I’m confident enough to say that. Today, I look at myself as a masterpiece.” It’s the sort of statement that could easily sound like bravado without the conviction behind it. Califani, however, sees confidence and continued development as perfectly compatible. She is still working on her craft every time she gets behind a microphone or in front of a camera. As she puts it, “even a masterpiece can get better.”

Taking “Eat the Cake, Anime” Into Halloween

The next stage of the single’s journey arrives on October 31, 2026, when Califani will host HALLOWSTREAM at The Coin in Pasadena, California, and film the music video for “Eat the Cake, Anime” at the event. The lineup announced in her supplied materials includes Kevin McCall, Hazel-E, Crip Mac, TeeFLii and other guests. For Califani, the event offers an opportunity to bring the music, the performance and the visual side of her creativity together in front of an audience.

She’s filmed in private settings before, but this time she wants something bigger. “I’ve always wanted to make a video that feels big. An audience fuels me; the bigger the energy around me, the harder I go.”

That enthusiasm makes the choice of setting understandable. Rather than treating the video as an isolated production, Califani plans to work within the energy of the event, with professional livestreamers capturing the action live. The visual concept is still partly under wraps, although she has offered a few clues about the influences informing it. Think Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Tupac in *Juice*, and some of Nicki Minaj’s sex appeal, all interpreted through Califani’s own perspective.

She’s also bringing Mambo Mafia, the clown dancers who will appear in the video, into the production. It’s a fitting setting for a track built around character and unexpected changes of voice. Califani wants people to hear those different personalities on the record and then see how she expresses them through her face, movement and performance.

“You’ve heard the personalities; now you get to meet them.” For her, Halloween provides the atmosphere and the opportunity to bring her creative ideas to life with the support of a live crowd. She’s clearly excited about the prospect of performing and celebrating with friends, and she expects that energy to translate into the show.

A Kevin McCall Collaboration Is Next

HALLOWSTREAM also brings Califani together with someone she’s particularly excited to see: Kevin McCall. “Yes, I’m a fan, and I can own that!” she says, adding that she personally helped make his involvement in the event happen. But the connection has another significance. Califani’s next single will feature McCall, a collaboration that came together through iShowOff. When she learned that iShowOff was in talks with McCall about potential work, she made her interest in collaborating clear, and the opportunity followed.

She’s looking forward to combining her rap delivery with McCall’s singing vocals, while keeping the details of the upcoming track under wraps for now. “I’m thinking about blending my rap with Kevin’s beautiful singing vocals, and I’m excited about what we can bring out in each other.” It’s a promising next step, but for now the focus is on the single that’s already here.

“Eat the Cake, Anime” gives listeners an introduction to Califani’s playful delivery, her willingness to experiment and the different personalities she brings to her work. The Halloween shoot will offer another way to experience that creative approach, this time through performance and visuals. And if there’s one thing Califani wants people to understand about where she’s headed, it’s that she isn’t interested in standing still. She wants to entertain, but she also wants listeners to find something of their own in her work, whether that’s confidence, an escape or simply a reason to have fun. It’s an invitation to follow the journey rather than expect the same thing every time.

“Come for the song, stay for Califani.”

Listen to “Eat the Cake, Anime” – Spotify & Youtube 

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HALLOWSTREAM takes place October 31, 2026, at The Coin, 755 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California.