Zona, comprised of the L.A.-based duo of Dimitri Craven and Jerry Andrews, combine house, disco, and techno influences with live vocals and instrumentation. Releasing on labels such as 70x7, Kapa, Good For You, and now Deeplife Records, their songs aim to bring feel-good vibes to listeners and dance floors with uplifting messages and funky rhythms. Zona has received high praise from the likes of Jazzie B (Soul II Soul, BBC Radio UK) and recently secured a top 5 Traxsouce single with the song "Time."
Featuring the wonderful vocalist Chellena Black, Zona's new single "Jesus Is" features a joyful gospel-house flavor and a positivity that's universal. The song is also extra special for Dimitri, as it was written during a trying time when he learned to trust in a higher power. The cut features a banging rhythm that touches on the tribal side, along with a pulsing bass line and a churning organ line. Chellena's expressive vocals build on the powerful music, launching the track to another level.
Legendary producer/DJ AJ Mora supplies a remix with a techier drum track while retaining the soulful feel of the original. There's also an AJ Mora Dub version that highlights the remix's warehouse-flavored old-school elements. Ibizian native J.Alba is next up with a deep take filled with spacey arpeggiations and lush synth pads complementing the vocal line and tight rhythm track. Floor-primed and elevated, no doubt.
Snax (Random Records) – “AJ’s Dub Mix is giving big Twilo/Tunnel NYC vibes. Thank you!”
Curtiss Logan (Aqua Sol Recordings) – “This is a great release. Loving it, and fully supporting.”
Niall Redmond (DeepTown Music) – “The AJ Mora Vocal and Extended mix for me. Nice gospel chugger!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House Web Zine) – “Truly vibrant and uplifting dance floor goodness.”
Darrell Stout (Beatmatrix Show on WRUW 91.1 FM) – “Preach!!!”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Love the vocals and deep throbbing groove of the J.Alba Remix.”
Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.