Alternative R&B from Zodic

Twenty-six year old Zodic has already forged a sound and story that feel bigger than any one genre or geography; born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Haitian parents and raised in Washington State, he’s a first-generation artist whose music reflects both the tension and harmony between two worlds. That sense of contrast echoes through everything he creates, Haitian origins meeting American rhythm, emotion balanced by determination, soul wrapped in survival.

Growing up, he was surrounded by the energy of Southern hip-hop and the velvet textures of melodic R&B, gravitating toward artists able to mix swagger with sincerity. But his personal journey wasn’t an easy one and as he faced mistreatment from both family and peers, the world around him often felt like a closed circle.

Music became the one door he could open and eventually, the one he could walk through to find himself. Out of struggle came a voice defined by truth, through which Zodic built a creative space not just for himself, but for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, turning pain into purpose and isolation into connection.

Now based in Seattle, Zodic’s sound has developed into something entirely his own, offering a blend of alternative R&B cut with emotional storytelling. Bringing us the perfect taste of his musical vision, he shares his single titled “Tell Me,” a track produced by Tyler Bugara in Toronto which takes inspiration from early 2000s R&B artists like Ne-Yo and Chris Brown, channelling the era’s blend of romantic melancholy and melodic grace.

Thematically, the track captures a moment of vulnerability born out of love, miscommunication and the effort to bridge both. The story behind “Tell Me” traces back to when Zodic was going through a rough patch with his first girlfriend, the first time he’d had to reckon with how love can falter and how pride can keep two people from understanding each other. Set up by soulful vocalisations, the track jumps with the rattle of snapping beats and gliding bass textures as Zodic’s smooth voice rolls above to spin instantly memorable hooks above.

Flowing with silky melodic leads and poignant lyricism wrapped up in an immersive alternative R&B soundscape, “Tell Me” sees Zodic lay down an intoxicating jam that’s moving and infectious in equal measure, resulting in a track that doesn’t just speak to heartbreak, it mends it. Continuing to build his compelling musical world over the years, he’s been going from strength to strength with each move and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Listen to Tell Me (ReEdit) below

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