Just as the pandemic was beginning to shut everything down back in March of 2020, Donnie Seals of Digife captured Tall Black Guy and I creating and recording in the studio for three consecutive days. We were working through sessions and material that would result in our first collaborative album, Abstractions.
Take a glance behind the scenes at how we work together, our process and how we joined creative forces in episode two of three.
Film by Digife
Abstractions is out EVERYWHERE
On +FE Music
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Hear “Greater Than The Sun” in ‘In Our Mothers’ Gardens’ on Netflix
If you happen to check the documentary In Our Mothers’ Gardens via Netflix, you miiiight run into some familiar music in the form of “Greater Than The Sun” (feat. Phonte). Completely honored to have our music serve as a partial storytelling backdrop in this wonderful celebration of Black women. RUNNIT!
Interview: Conversations with Doctor Thunder
Was a pleasure to sit down and literally catch up with my dude Shawn “Thunder” Wallace who I’ve known almost 20 years now… INCREDIBLE musician and person. We spoke about everything from my background, to left vs. right hand dominance, favorite tour highlights, all the way to the shift our lives have taken as a result of this current pandemic. Dope conversation, check it out…
IN THE STUDIO with Zo! & Tall Black Guy – Abstractions (Episode 01) | Film by Digife
Just as the pandemic was beginning to shut everything down back in March of 2020, Donnie Seals of Digife captured Tall Black Guy and I creating and recording in the studio for three consecutive days. We were working through sessions and material that would result in our first collaborative album, Abstractions.
Take a glance behind the scenes at how we work together, our process and how we joined creative forces in episode one of three.
Film by Digife
Abstractions is out EVERYWHERE
On +FE Music
Catch Zo! on ‘Catch That!’ …again!
The R&B Representers sit down and talk to award winning, multi-talented producer, music director, and musician Zo! We delve into the iconic run of D’Angelo, examine his classic album Voodoo, and the climate of music during this time. We also get an inside look at Zo! and Tall Black Guy’s amazing new album, Abstractions.
“Sightseeing” (Zo! & Tall Black Guy – OFFICIAL Abstractions Album Trailer)
Zo! & Tall Black Guy
Abstractions Album Trailer
Video by Digife
City footage captured by LaDarrel “Saxappeal” Johnson
Abstractions is available NOW
Sightseeing (feat. Pirahnahead & Diviniti)
(L. Ferguson, T. Wallace, P. Coleman)
Produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy & Phonte
Lead Vocals by Pirahnahead & Diviniti
Background Vocals by Pirahnahead, Diviniti & Phonte
All Instruments by Zo! & Tall Black Guy, except
Saxophone by LaDarrel “Saxappeal” Johnson
Trumpet by Aaron Janik
City of
Motown
Woodward Ave, Cass Tech
Eastern Market, 7 Mile
Sweetwater, Aretha
In the city
City of
Greektown
Spectacles, Outer Dr
New Dance Show, Belle Isle
Bread Basket, The Shelter
In the city
In the city
The Mixologists: dj harvey dent’s ‘For Zo!’(via SoulBounce)
The name Zo! is one that SoulBouncers should be very familiar with. We have covered his music extensively over the years – from his solo efforts to his work with The Foreign Exchange and other artists – and evolved beyond fans into family. Zo! has a new album entitled Abstractions on the way in conjunction with Tall Black Guy that we already know will go into immediate heavy rotation based on the first two singles, “Talkin’ To Myself” and “Hold My Hand.”
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Little Brother – When Everything Is New
Zo! feat. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Rapper Big Pooh – This Could Be The Night
Little Brother feat. Darien Brockington – Two Step Blues (Zo! Purple Suit With Matching Gators Remix)
The Foreign Exchange – Body
The Foreign Exchange – Body (Zo! Remix)
Zo! feat. Eric Roberson & Carmen Rodgers – Love Up
Zo! – SwingTime
Zo! feat. Carlitta Durand – Nights Over Egypt
Zo! feat. Dornik – Lifelines (Reel People Reprise)
Zo! feat. Dornik – Lifelines (Reel People Extended Mix)
Zo! feat. Tamisha Waden – Steal My Joy
Zo! feat. Tamisha Waden – Steal My Joy (Reel People Vocal Mix)
Theme from Sherman’s Showcase (70s-80s Version)
Zo! feat. Eric Roberson – We Are On The Move
Zo! feat. Eric Roberson & Phonte – We Are On The Move (Black Coffee Remix)
Zo! feat. Debórah Bond – Step Up Front
The Foreign Exchange – Asking For A Friend
The Foreign Exchange – As Fast As You Can
Zo! feat. Tiffany Paige – Inertia
Zo! feat. Joi – Just Whatcha Like (David Harness Vocal Mix)
Zo! feat. Chantae Cann – All Is Well With Love (Pirahnahead Remix)
Zo! & Tall Black Guy feat. BeMyFiasco – Talkin’ To Myself
Zo! feat. Sy Smith – The Train
Zo! & Tigallo feat. Darien Brockington – Written All Over Your Face
Zo! & Phonte feat. Tigallo the Tay God – Return Of The Mack
Aaron Abernathy feat. Zo! – When Reality Sets In
Zo! feat. Gwen Bunn – Count To Five
Zo! feat. Jesse Boykins III – If I Could Tell You No
Collective Peace – Where Have You Been
Zo! – For Pops
Zo! feat. Tiffany Paige – Free
Zo! feat. Stokley – Sweat
Zo! feat. Sy Smith – Greatest Weapon Of All Time
Zo! & Tall Black Guy feat. Darien Brockington, Muhsinah & Phonte – Hold My Hand
Little Brother – Whatever You Say (Zo! Remix)
Zo! feat. Nicholas Ryan Gant – Let It Go
Zo! feat. Debórah Bond – For Moms
Zo! feat. Phonte – ManMade
Platinum Pied Pipers feat. Tiombe Lockhart – Stay With Me
Julie Dexter – Transitions
Zo! + Asylum 7 – Overdue Process
Theme from Sherman’s Showcase (90s Version)
Catch Zo! On ‘Catch That!’ with The R&B Representers
“Turn It Blue” GA Voter PSA
“Turn It Blue”
Performed by Big Sant
Produced by DJ Cosmos & Phonte
Keys by Zo!
Add’l Background Vocals by BeMyFiasco
Contains a sample of “Couldthisbelove?” by Mack Wilds, used by permission.
Zo! + Sy Smith “Body Rock” (Acoustic version)
Since it looks like we’re gonna be in the house for awhile, Sy and I decided to have some fun with it. #ZoAndSySmith #Acoustic #AtTheCrib #CribJams #WeGonBeHereForAMinute