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ZOLA COURTNEY SUPERSTAR (FEAT. CALEBORATE)

Zola Courtney has returned with an impressive new R&B cut in the form of ‘Superstar’. Courtney is of course the star of the show as she crafts a summery groove perfect to take your mind off the state of the world. Her pitch-shifted chorus is instantly memorable. Californian rapper Caleborate makes his mark too, with a verse that melts into the accompaniment. “The song is based around the arrogance that can come with power and influence,” she explains. “The lyrics aren’t specifically about ‘superstars’ but more about self-righteous people, and personal experiences I’ve had where I've been made to feel small from someone with more power or social status than me.” Check out last year’s Nothing To Lose EP and make sure to catch Zola Courtney on tour in the UK with Dermot Kennedy this September. -Dan Peeke

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