ZOOLOOK is not just back, he’s marching, dancing, and testifying with his fist in the air. The artist who gave us the infectious “Rockers (Challenge Remix)” in September 2024 returns in 2025 with “Power of the People (Radio Edit),” a quivering jolt of funk and soul steeped in contemporary purpose. ZOOLOOK went digging in the archives of the ’70s—not just for its sonic gold, but for its spirit of resistance, unity, and rhythm-fueled revolution. And now? He’s brought that fire to the frontlines. Let’s delve in this piece released on April 20 this year.
From the opening lines—“Mmmm hmmm. Hey, Here we are… again,” the track sets an intimate yet expansive scene. It’s the kind of opener that feels like someone pulling up a chair to speak plainly and soulfully, not just to your ears, but to your shared experiences. Vocally, the performance is pure magnetism. The delivery carries a quiet intensity, balancing tenderness with quiet urgency. There’s a deliberate restraint in the singer’s phrasing, letting each “Oooh, Baby” breathe and expand like a soul calling through static. She’s not shouting—she’s invoking, whispering resistance with a velvet fist.
Lyrically, “Power of the People” might appear simple on the surface, but it pulses with a deeper truth. Lines like “You are not alone. We can make it work” and the hypnotic mantra “Keep coming back. No matter what” function as affirmation and anthem. They’re sung like spirituals disguised as love songs—reaching out to the weary, to the fighters and to anyone on the verge of giving up.
The production? As rich and radiant as it gets. This is where the song transcends being just a statement—it becomes a vibe. A locked-in rhythm section lays the foundation: thick, syncopated basslines bubble beneath crispy snare pops and rimshots that echo with analog warmth. The funk is undeniable, but it’s not retro for retro’s sake—it’s living, breathing, modern funk, dressed in protest and dressed to move. Wah-soaked guitars, sly horn flourishes, and vintage synth textures swirl around each lyric like a time machine with soul. Every element is in service of the message. This is protest music you can groove to—and that might be its most radical act.
ZOOLOOK has always moved with intention, and here, he cements his place as sonic architect and cultural curator. He’s not just making music—he’s making movements audible. So, if you’re new to ZOOLOOK, here’s your introduction: he’s the type of artist who turns rhythm into resistance, melody into message, and nostalgia into now. And “Power of the People” isn’t just a song—it’s a soul-charged reminder that we keep coming back, no matter what.
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