ZHU

ZHU’s Genesis Series has had a hell of a run; brightening our Mondays with a weekly teaser and then giving us some truly incredible works. As the series concludes, ZHU goes out with a bang unleashing the full audio for his Skrillex x THEY collaboration ‘Working For It’. ZHU and THEY take turns trading vocals while the beat brings us twinkling keys,…

As ZHU’s Genesis series continues to roll on, we’ve been given one of the most highly anticipated previews yet, his collaboration with Skrillex. ‘Working For It’ is an entrancing blend of twinkling keys, booming brass and a variety of vocals. The song also features Mind of Genius’ newest talent THEY. on the vocals. With only a minute to go off, this…

Hold Up, Wait A Minute…ZHU, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Trombone just dropped a track together!? Yeah this isn’t a mashup or a remix but a fresh original. It seems ZHU just took his Genesis series to even more mind blowing heights. Not only did ZHU land one of the most iconic groups in Hip-hop but he also nabbed one of the…

Mondays are the most hated day of the week, but thanks to ZHU’s Genesis Series that may be changing. For the past 3 weeks, the ZHU machine has been pumping out previews of his upcoming releases every Monday. Today marks the fourth with the visual teaser for ‘Hold Up, Wait A Minute’. The track features vocals from ZHU and Bone Thug-n-Harmony…

As we enter week 3 of ZHU’s beautifully executed Genesis series (see ‘As Crazy As It Gets’ & ‘Automatic’), we’re met with yet another teaser, this time for the upcoming ZHU x Gallant collaboration ‘Testarossa Music’. The track features vocals from both artists that are soulful with a darker subtext. The production is colder than ZHU’s previous works but still…

Last week ZHU kicked off his highly anticipated Genesis series with the Alunageorge collaboration ‘Automatic’. Now ZHU gives us the second installment ‘As Crazy As It Is’. The track feature vocals from up and coming reggae artist Keznamdi and production and scratches from Fool’s Gold Boss A-Trak. It’s a perfect example of what makes ZHU so incredible; his ability to maintain…

Earlier this week we featured the teaser video for the first release off ZHU’s Genesis series, the AlunaGeorge collaboration ‘Automatic’. Wasting little time the track got its world premiere on BBC Radio 1, and it’s now available for stream. It’s in line with what we would be expect from the two, a sultry, smooth and infectious deep groove. The vocal…

Everyone’s favourite master of the mysterious, ZHU, is gearing up for something big. Earlier this week he teased fans with a new webpage listing the names of what look to be his upcoming collaborators (Skrillex, Alunageorge, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & more) for his Genesis series. Today, ZHU gave fans a little more with a short video that previews his upcoming collaboration with Alunageorge. Listen to…

One of the UK’s biggest and most eclectic music festivals is set to make its debut in Toronto. Taking place on Toronto Island on June 12 and 13, Bestival’s stacked line-up boasts a wide array of artists, from big name Indie acts, to turn-up kings, future bass originators and one of the greatest rappers of all time. With so many…

Here we go; another ‘Faded’ rework. I’m sure that some can’t help but wonder why people can’t leave it well enough alone, already. But there is no better barometer for the quality of an original. This track has been remixed countless times, yes, but by producers with skill and experience in their craft. Furthermore, what better way to showcase a…