TDE fans might recognise Zacari’s heaven-sent voice from Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. and Black Panther albums (“LOVE.”, “Redemption” and “Paramedic!”). His debut EP demonstrates why he’s quickly outgrowing guest-feature status. Run Wild Run Free shows he’s a solid balladeer (“You Can Do Anything”), can flex (“Midas Touch", “Young & Invincible” featuring Lil Yachty) and spits game (“Ten Outta Ten”). As the EP title suggests, Zacari operates in a positive, stress-free environment, even when adopting an emo singing style (“Don’t Trip”). He ends on a philosophical note—word to Hamlet: “To be or not to be, ain’t even a question; I’ma live free.”
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