‘GENISIS’ - THE NEW CONCEPTUAL ALBUM FROM K.ZIA/ZIA
From soulful R&B and Acapella to Trap & Pop, K.ZIA takes you on a journey of thematics and energies on her highly anticipated debut album ‘GENESIS’, out everywhere on 11th February.
The Brussels-born, world-raised, Berlin-based, singer, songwriter and artistic director presents ‘GENESIS’ - the beginning of an ever-evolving artistic journey in both French and English.
The new conceptual album presents K.ZIA’s rich universe, introducing two sides to her persona: K.ZIA is an artist in her original form. Loving, benevolent, spiritual and warm, she is a mother spirit and the current persona presented to the world. She emulates light, warmth, passion and emotion and sings in English.
ZIA is K.ZIA’s alter-ego. She’s in development and appears for the first time on this album. Unapologetic, fierce, with more masculine energy; she is a wild spirit and sings only in French.
Hotly tipped as one to watch in 2022, K.ZIA has already received praise from key tastemakers including EARMILK, DUMMY, ENFNTS TERRIBLES and Kaltblut Magazine, and graced the pages of style publications such as FLANELLE Magazine. The music video for her single ‘JFMB’ was also premiered on Wonderland. K.ZIA has also partnered with Line of Best Fit for a IGTV session, as well Majestic Casual, watch the stunning live session here.
‘GENESIS’ is a complex and mesmerising journey through K.ZIA / ZIA’s perception of the world from the perspective of her two personas. K.ZIA’s side of the album effortlessly blends elements of classic R&B, soul and pop with her captivating vocals, showcasing her effortless and natural gift for storytelling. Tracks such as ‘Sanctuary’, ‘I Got Your Back’ and ‘Home’ explore themes of self-love, growth, community and spirituality.
In contrast, tracks like ‘JFMB’, ‘Sans Toi’ and ‘Mele’ fuse experimental R&B with trap beats, showcasing the more sensual, mischievous and energetic ZIA. ‘Commando Fanm’ is an album cornerstone moment and features vocals from ZIA’s mother - internationally acclaimed recording artist Zap Mama.
Born of a Martinican father and a Belgo-Congolese mother, K.ZIA was raised amongst many cultures and has travelled the world of Music and Circus, during her child and teenage life. In 2017, while finishing her Masters in Public Relations and Media she decided to move to Berlin where she started her career as an Independent Artist. Since her debut EP ‘RED“ released in 2018, K.ZIA has performed across the globe as both a headliner or support act for artists like Sampa The Great, Omar Lyefook, Tayla Parx, Kota the friend and more.
She describes herself as an Afro-European mineral by virtue of her cultural and ethnical background. This can be felt in her music mixing both French and English. She creates soundscapes fusing cultures, genres and brings people together to celebrate music, LOVE by creating a safe-space for us to BE.