IT’S NO LONGER POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
With Power of the People, ZOOLOOK doesn’t just pay tribute to a legacy of protest music; he rewrites the tone. Gone is the clenched-fist urgency of Power to the People. What we get instead is something more self-assured, more rhythmic, and far more timeless: a confident reminder that the people already hold the power.
From the opening bars, the track dives deep into funk and soul, carrying the unmistakable warmth of the ’70s while pulsing with modern finesse. Think classic grooves dusted with crisp production, playful brass, and just enough electronic shimmer to place it firmly in the now. ZOOLOOK, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and genre-bending talent, crafts a sound that feels both familiar and entirely his own.
It’s almost shocking how laid-back this track feels for something so rooted in resistance. But that’s the magic: ZOOLOOK proves that music can be powerful without being loud. There are no shouted slogans or heavy-handed lyrics dominating the mix. Instead, the vocals weave in and out, letting the instrumentation speak volumes. It’s restraint used masterfully, letting the groove do the heavy lifting while the message unfolds naturally.
The influence of legends like Bernard Edwards, Maurice Gibb, Herbie Hancock, and even the atmospheric synth stylings of Jean-Michel Jarre and Kraftwerk peek through, but they never overshadow ZOOLOOK’s distinct voice. The track dances between eras, nodding to disco, funk, and soul, but ultimately lands as a contemporary piece that knows exactly where it comes from, and where it wants to take you.
Even the shift in title, from Power to the People to Power of the People, signals a deeper evolution. Inspired by Senator Cory Booker’s words, ZOOLOOK shifts the energy from protest to presence. It’s not about what the people need to be given, it’s about what they already carry within them!
Power of the People offers something refreshingly different: a funky, soulful reminder that true strength doesn’t need to scream. It only needs to groove!