It’s been a few months since ZULO’s last offering, which came in the form of his infectious single “Adawise” and stirred quite the conversation. With the anticipation soaring among fans, ZULO kickstarts 2024 with burgeoning rapper Flow Jones Jr. in his pop-edged trap anthem “JOL”. The track delves into the all-too-relatable challenges artists encounter with bookings, chasing after payments from promoters, or worse — not receiving compensation at all. Flow Jones Jr. seamlessly incorporates an interpolation of Msaki’s “Ulwandle Lutshile”, while ZULO takes centre stage, expressing his reluctance to linger at parties longer than necessary.
Produced by ZULO himself, “JOL” boasts a trap beat adorned with a spiraling synth and trumpet accents, reminiscent of Outkast’s iconic “SpottieOttieDopaliscious”, while sneaking in a surprise log drum during the chorus, amplifying the pair’s impassioned plea for their rightfully earned dues. As the song draws to a close, listeners are treated to a harmonious guitar solo that punctuates the overall sonic experience. “If I was going to do a song for the streets, I wanted it to be a little unconventional for what we’re used to,” ZULO declares, “I wanted to put something in there that feels very 2000s hip-hop, something amapiano, while still keeping it current and making sure it sounds like home.” STREAM ‘JOL’ “JOL” is released concisely with its accompanying music video and promises a bright year ahead for ZULO, as he plans to shape the future of contemporary South African hip-hop.
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[Intro: Flow Jones Jr. + Florina Olar + (ZULO)] Andisothuki Phantsi kweblorho Phambi kwamaza Ungumphathisi Every time I go out, I don’t see you around too much I wanna see you more, baby Supreme Leader You gotta get with Flow Jones, baby You gotta get it, baby (ya, neh) You got it, baby [Verse 1: ZULO] Okay I don’t mean no disrespect (yoh) But I’m just trynna get this check (sho) Coming out looking like sex, mm But let me just do my set Stop it, stop it I like it, like it, like it No, stop it (stop it) Stop it (stop it) I like it, like it, like it Uh [Pre-Chorus: ZULO] Padkos and Savannas and Coronas It’s just for good measure when they pay me with exposure Oh, uh So I’ll be at the jol with my phone up We just showing love to the owner, shap [Chorus: ZULO + Flow Jones Jr.] I said, tell me can we get this money? Tell me can we get this money now? (I said) Fuck it, let’s get this money (I said) Fuck it, let’s get this money now (I said) Fuck it, let’s get this money (I said) Fuck it, let’s get this money now (I said) Fuck it, let’s get this money Fuck it, let’s get this money now [Verse 2: ZULO] Get low like Mara I don’t have to work everyday, but I’m gonna I’mma need a raise,
I’mma need a bigger offer Please accommodate, if not, don’t bother (Ek sê, ZULO) Make me sweat, make me, eh, make me water, mm Two babes and they both look lekker, mm Same-same but the one’s bum’s smaller Still it’s fuck this place when we klaar shows Send a kiss face with the heart blow I just wys you swaak ous Vrr, vrr, vrr, there, the car go Move with grace, only God knows Don’t haak uit with the cut-throats No high stakes, you pap bros Home is Ridgeway Mochachos Nachos, tacos, slat those Wake up in the morning with my hair up like I’m Goku Gotta get your form in, get your bread up, get your whole foods What they say? Wie kilie jou mielie, Dimpie Dimpopo They gon’ pay you what they owe you [Pre-Chorus: ZULO] Padkos and Savannas and Coronas I just learned my lesson when they paid me with exposure Fede, fede I’ll be at the jol with my phone up Somebody please point me in the way of the promoter [Chorus: Flow Jones Jr. + Sarah Siki] I said, tell me can we get this money? (money) Tell me can we get this money now? Fuck it, let’s get this money (this money) Fuck it, let’s get this money now Tell me can we get this money? Tell me can we get this money now? Fuck it, let’s get this money Fuck it, let’s get this money now [Outro: Flow Jones Jr.] Andisothuki Phantsi kweblorho Phambi kwamaza Ungumphathisi Andisothuki Phantsi kweblorho Phambi kwamaza Ungumphathisi
