Setting the tone with a cerebral synth and compressed vocals that dimensionalize, ZULFI opens Love Drunk with intrigue and a seductive energy.
The opus expands with romantic lyricism as ZULFI creates a cohesive pop canvas with intricately produced dynamics and gripping melodies. We appreciate the range in his flow as the rising artistdelivers anthemic rap verses showcasing his multi-disciplinary skillset as an artist. The track compresses and expands, we experience peaks and troughs and are hypnotized throughout.
Belis appears for a fierce and cyber-inspired verse, with vocals that Grimes fans would be able to connect with. The fusion of their collective timbres is divine, taking us on a somewhat meditative trip within the song.
The deconstruction of the beat is yet another moment that keeps our attention throughout Love Drunk, urging us to reach for the repeat button, which is a great sign for any song.
We learn that ZULFI is a New York born artist, based in New Jersey, who tells us that he is “looking to create an aesthetic” in his music with “a perfect blend of nostalgic elements and futuristic innovation.” This certainly summarises the listening experience, the piece fuses a sense of timelessness with progressive sound design and unique ideas.
ZULFI cites Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, Destroy Lonely, and Charli XCX as some of his influences, which we can feel come to life with his work, but it is clear that the star is creating a charismatic path of his own.
Love Drunk has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream ZULFI‘s wider discography including Feeling Alone, which takes on a more emo-rap energy.