Zhero - Losing Our Mind is Fine (If You're Okay With It) [prod. Matthew Cyr]

Following the release of "Strawbridge" last month, Zhero once again links with producer Matthew Cyr for his latest drop, the captivatingly titled "Losing Our Mind is Fine (If You're Okay With It)".

I'm absolutely loving the vibe of Zhero's work as of late, and I think it's safe to presume he's surrounding himself with the right people to keep the music progressing in the proper direction. It's different, but not in a "hey, look at me, I'm trying hard to be different" type of way. Rather, there's a fine balance of unapologetic realness and emotion that flaunt Zhero's authenticity - he has feelings and, thanks to the music, we get to experience, connect to, and relate to the young artist's feelings.

The production and instrumentation throughout the record really sets the stage for the entire experience. As I play the track, I find myself getting lost in the vibes of the sonic backdrop, just sort of floating in the clouds. The production and the vocals both play such a vital role in the overall success of "Losing Our Mind is Fine" - neither takes the lead, as they flow together side by side allowing the listener to really journey and experience a complete musical experience.

When I was able to pull myself out of the production to momentarily turn my full attention to Zhero's lyrics, my feels where like, whoa. I've always appreciated the "old soul" frequency I get from Zhero's music - dude may be young, but his ability to reflect on his experiences and thrive through them, while simultaneously sitting with and experiencing his emotions for all they are, is not something every individual here in the physical is able to successfully do.

Not only does Zhero seem to do this, but he takes these lessons and experiences and flips them into beautiful music.

Lose your mind with Zhero below.

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