From IU to Jennie: Why “10th solo debut anniversary” Zico’s collaboration is more special

Zico’s highly anticipated digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)”will be released on April 26th. This will be his first comeback in almost two years, following the release of his mini album “Grown Ass Kid”in July 2022.

The collaboration between Zico and Jennie has already created a buzz, as seen from the attention their song is receiving. On April 18th, Zico gave a sneak peek of their track “SPOT!”through his personal social media accounts, causing netizens to express their excitement for the release. Comments such as “I always trust and listen to anything Zico and Jennie collaborate on”, “Their voices complement each other perfectly”, and “I can’t stop replaying the 20-second clip”were constantly seen.

Zico has exhibited an extensive array of musical partnerships with a diverse group of musicians, showcasing not only his abilities in creating lyrics, composing, and producing, but also his astute judgement in selecting the perfect artists for his tracks. His innovative and stylish music, produced in collaboration with other artists, has consistently resonated with audiences.

Throughout his career, Zico has consistently showcased impressive collaborations with various artists from the hip-hop scene, including popular names such as Crush, DEAN, PENOMECO, and The Quiett. Additionally, he has also worked with highly acclaimed solo artists, such as Rain and IU, who have represented their respective eras.

Hits such as “New thing (Prod. ZICO) (Feat. Homies)” and “Tell ME Yes Or No (Feat. PENOMECO, The Quiett)” sparked a “hip-hop syndrome” in the Korean music industry. The soulful track “SoulMate (Feat. IU)” gained popularity for its gentle tune and acoustic vibes, reaching the number one spot on the Melon weekly chart during its debut week. Keeping up with the trend, “Summer Hate (Feat. Rain)” also dominated multiple domestic real-time music charts upon its release, adding to the list of easy-listening hits.

In his latest release “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)”, Zico joins forces with fellow music industry powerhouse Jennie. Fans are eagerly anticipating this track, which showcases the raw and unfiltered moments of two friends who crossed paths at a late-night party, offering a fresh perspective on both Zico and Jennie.

In the meantime, Zico, who will be commemorating his 10th year since his solo debut this year, has plans to begin his active promotions in 2024 with his new song “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)”.