“Power of the People (Remix)” is a muscular rethinking from ZOOLOOK, and it sounds more like a living, breathing statement than an actual song. It has a purpose-driven urgency and a striking production, but it’s also very human.
The remix begins with rich, soulful textures that echo the heartfelt sounds of Marvin Gaye and Nina Simone, while retaining the unifying religious experience of Bob Marley. But ZOOLOOK doesn’t merely borrow other people’s ideas, he makes them his own, forging a sound that feels both forward-looking and of the world.
The message of this song is clear and bold, when we disagree, let’s remember that we’re all in this together. The remix addresses hate towards immigrants and social injustice. It builds on the foundation of empathy and reminds listeners to think beyond themselves and recognize that we are all human. This emotional ballast gives the song a weightlessness, the groove an expansiveness beyond mere rhythm.
ZOOLOOK has always been an Afrofuturist multidisciplinary artist, continuously fusing music with activism and storytelling. The remix elevates this vision further still, melding big production with a message that feels both topical and timeless. There’s a striking quality throughout, every layer painstakingly assembled to tease the listener further into its universe.