Zoella currently stands as a bright, new participant with the release of her debut offering, “Dual Citizen.” It’s a record that strides with swagger into the rarefied space that exists between the noisy thump of UK drill and the spiritual weight of gospel, somehow emerging as second nature.
At its center, “Dual Citizen” is a pronouncement, raw, reverent, rhythmically vivid. On a sultry, bass-heavy drill beat, Zoella crafts a poignant plea about the identity of believers living in two worlds, grounded in earthly reality but spiritually in a heaven-bound place. Not a story usually told in this frame, and Zoella delivers it with confidence and clarity.
The production pops with a contemporary, streetwise edge. Each hi-hat and kick thud compounding the duality of the song, darkness and light, flesh and spirit, the seen and the unseen. It’s sexy without being superficial, spiritual without being ponderous. It’s also a balance that a few designers strike between easy wearability and high concept, especially for a debut single.
The flourishes of Zoella’s voice are measured and intentional, as she rings through clear with an unwavering sense of purpose. She delivers her message matter-of-factly, allowing the music to breathe as she fills in each pocket of the beat with quiet conviction. You have the feeling she is testifying. For drill fans, the track is undeniably complex, and the production packs a punch. For gospel enthusiasts, the lyrics are a soulful treat. And for all the in-betweeners, it’s a beautiful crashing-together of the two, a lovely hybrid.
As an independent artist making her way into a new musical ecosystem, Zoella is carving out her own lane. She’s not afraid to be complex, spiritual, bold, and sonically current all at the same time. If this is just the start, Zoella, it’s about to be a ride worth watching. With “Dual Citizen,” she insists that we have been built to live with one foot in the world and the other on higher ground.
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