ZOOLOOK is back with “Power of the People (Remix),” and it is not so much a new release as it is a politically timed cultural pronouncement. The track is centered on history, memory, and continuing dialogues about justice and dignity. The remix makes its intentions clear from the outset: this is music, it emphasizes, to reflect, to connect, and to quietly challenge.
Sound-wise, the song is a melange of vintage 70's socially conscious soul and psych-funk that manages to feel rooted in the present; in fact, it feels as though it’s part of our contemporary downtempo movement. With warm basslines, spacey keys, and controlled rhythms, a groove that slowly unravels but has an undeniable heft to it. The production avoids the tendency of excess and allows each layer to remain in service of the emotional core of the song. ZOOLOOK effortlessly weaves elements of soul, funk, jazz, and reggae with dub and hip-hop influences to create a soundscape that is expansive without losing direction.
The message of empathy and connectivity is what lies at the heart of the remix. Not preaching or posturing, the song draws us into self-reflection and offers us suggested provocation for musing on how unity and understanding drive justice in a divided world. It is a tone that’s reflective without being soft, speaking to social injustice or fear-based narratives with compassion rather than confrontation: the message will last.
The cinematic dimension of “Power of the People (Remix)” further buttresses its activist-inclined character. Delicate fluctuations in tone suggest movement and emotional development, echoing the tradition of musicians who employed music as social commentary and balm. By not homing in on just anger, ZOOLOOK positions resistance as love and connection. The result is a soulful anthem that sounds equally at home during acts of activism and quiet introspection, reminding everyone that collective power starts with empathy.