A surprising partnership has emerged between Canadian bass music titan Ekali and the shadowy house figure ZHU, and the result is remarkably cohesive.
When two artists collaborate, the ideal outcome is a track that feels equally representative of both creators. Here, that balance is achieved: the vocals, progression, and atmospheric textures align with ZHU's signature sound, while the brass elements and shifting snare patterns clearly bear Ekali's production fingerprints. Hints of early What So Not appear in the breakdown sections, especially evoking their 2014 release "Touched."
The final product is a buoyant, melancholic yet hard-hitting auditory experience. Though anything outside a standard four-on-the-four beat is unusual for ZHU, this experiment turned out beautifully. Hear the track below:
Listen to Ekali & ZHU's Unexpected Collaboration 'Blame'
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Discover Ekali and ZHU's Surprising New Single 'Blame'
