I Would (...but you want me down)

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Threads of experimental pop, soul, and funk weave the main fabric of Zenizen’s “I Would (...but you want me down)”, the artist’s first new song since 2018. The singular alto of singer, songwriter, and producer Opal Hoyt is at the front of “I Would” with poetic verse that dismisses both the societal requests made of her, and the society from which those requests come. Uninhibited bass by Jonathan Maron (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo) grooves with subtle ferocity in the rhythmic interstices shaped by the matter of fact touch of drummer Vishal Nayak (Nick Hakim, Empress Of), laced with the rich, atmospheric warmth of Rhodes and synth played by Hoyt. Another dimension is added to the commanding groove of “I Would” with emcee Nappy Nina conducting the song’s climax with piercing, agile verse that replaces Maron’s bass just until the song’s coda, punctuating Zenizen’s return with impressive range and feel.

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breaking down these walls of mine
lay me out in fields of heather
let mists roll and lightning strike
hold my elements together

and I feel it melt
velveteen and felt
molded smooth and fine
I could wield it close and it could be mine
and it would be right on time

I don’t know where these days go
it’s driving me crazy
don’t want to be here
with you

i would be what you want
but you want me down
i would do what you want
but you want me out
I could see what you want
but you wore me down
I could be what you want
but you want me down

Still don’t know where these days go
still driving me crazy
still don’t want to be here
with you

/// break ///

i would be what you want
but you want me down
i would do what you want
but you want me out
I could see what you want
but you wore me down
I could be what you want
but you want me down

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from I Would (...but you want me down), released September 8, 2021
Opal Hoyt - vox, rhodes, synths, samples
Vishal Nayak - drums
Jonathan Maron - bass
Nappy Nina - vox

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Zenizen Brooklyn, New York

Songwriter, producer, singer, keyboardist for myself and others <3

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