Berlin artist Zapoida Francis has released the first single from his new EP, "Words of Affirmation," marking the beginning of a visually fierce project. As is fitting for someone known for pushing creative frontiers to extremes, Francis mixes introspective songwriting with skeweringly maximalist techno and hyperpop textures, forging a sound that feels both personally incisive and unflinchingly avant-garde.
"Words of Affirmation" tackles the first of the five love languages, subtly touching on themes of queer identity and gender expression with a candor that's precious in today's pop world. The song's rich weaving of synths and emotion mirrors the multitudes it seeks to convey, with a sound that is immediately captivating and incredibly relatable.
A stunning music video accompanies the release, the first episode of an epic series of short films that will be unveiled alongside each monthly single. Made by a group of young independent artists in Berlin, the visuals are a perfect complement to Francis's music, offering a striking view of a universe where love and identity are just two ways of expressing selfhood with nuance and imagination.
With "Words of Affirmation," Zapoida Francis isn't just dropping a track, he's cracking open a door into a spiraling narrative that promises to reshape how music can interlock with visual storytelling. For die-hard fans, the EP will draw listeners into its blend of sound and story with each monthly chapter.
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