| The lead single for the project is the powerful, “WORK IT OUT FOR ME” and it was written by Travis Malloy and produced by Morgan Turner. “The song was submitted to me by my good friend Travis Malloy. When I heard it, I immediately locked in on it… I don’t know when he first wrote it, but I felt like the song was written just for me. I don’t even feel like I do it justice; it’s just a BIG song,” shares Zacardi Cortez. |
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| Born in Acres Homes (Houston), as the youngest of 5 children to a single mom, Zacardi Cortez learned hardship and lack from an early age but also learned of the keeping power of Jesus. This 7-song EP, “Ibhar: He That Is Chosen,” is inspired by and a reflection of Zacardi ‘s journey to understanding what being chosen by God really means. Taking the lead on production, Zacardi crafts a masterful body of work, including features by Jekalyn Carr, Chrystal Rucker, Jason Nelson and Jonathan Nelson. |
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| One of the highlight songs from the project is “It’s Gonna Happen” featuring Jekalyn Carr. “The song came about as I was discussing with my producer Morgan Turner that I always wanted to do a feature with Jekayln Carr and I always wanted to be the kind of writer who can match the artist with the song , and really make it make sense. It fit her so well and I wrote it for her. I then asked her to be on the song and she was immediately down,” mentions Zacardi. |
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| Another highlight includes “Matthew 4:4” feat. Crystal Rucker . Inspired by part of Zacardi’s childhood, he tells the story of being eight years old and one day going to the fridge and it was empty. When he asked his mom why there wasn’t any food in the fridge, she told him to go read Matthew 4:4. The scripture says, ” But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God .” Young Zacardi read the scripture over and over until he fell asleep that night. Written by his oldest sister Nesha Cortez , this song shares about his early chapter of life. |
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Photo Credit: Quincy Holmes from the Peoples Paparazzii
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