Hailing from the rainy city of Manchester, Alternative-Pop artist Zion is set to release his fifth single ‘Not Today Satan’ as a bold statement against everyday situations and people that constantly give out negativity. The high-energy yet emotive single was released on 30th August and will be followed by an official video release on 6th September.
With the successful combination of an addictive electric guitar melody and a pulsating 808 that drives the shuffle beat, Zion delivers scorching vocals full of attitude. ‘Not Today Satan’ sonically captures your attention from the onset and takes you on a cultural journey. Zion manages to fuse inspirations from songs like Black Skinhead by Kanye West, Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder and the vocal styling of the legendary Fela Kuti’s female backing vocalists. You can also hear how he pulls from his Nigerian roots expressed in the use of the “Yoruba” language within the song.
“I’ve been on a personal journey of self-discovery and self-love simultaneously. Embracing who I am both as a Nigerian and a Mancunian, owning my creativity and giving myself permission to express my quirks to the world. ‘Not Today Satan’ is me saying that I will no longer subscribe to negative vibes or be held down by my own inner demons and I believe everyone can relate with that.”
Zion’s previous releases, ‘Amen’, ‘Captured My Heart’, ‘Calvary’ and ‘Alive’ have propelled him into regular live performances across the country including a number of festivals, as well as gaining support from BBC Radio and other major music platforms.
Produced by Manchester-based Victor Sonus along with Zion himself, ‘Not Today Satan’ will be available to download and stream from all major digital outlets.
