Over the past few months, Australian producer ZUSO has been building the anticipation for his upcoming EP with a series of collaborative releases, including Make Me Feel with Sydney producer Maver, Hurting with Melbourne artist Keelan Mak, and Erase You featuring Melbourne singer Matilda Pearl.
That EP is set for release in January, and this week ZUSO is giving us another teaser with this inspirational new single called ‘Close To Heaven’, which features the enchanting voice of Burundian/Australian artist Beckah Amani.
“Close To Heaven came along quite naturally. I wrote the original idea at the end of last year, starting with a really powerful and emotional chord progression that evolved into a euphoric afro house track. I knew it needed a vocal, and Beckah’s voice is honestly incredible. She gave the whole song another level of emotion and presence. We had a studio session together in Sydney and pretty much wrote the lyrics that day. Everything just worked so well, and we both knew we’d made something great.” ~ ZUSO
Blending emotive melodies with euphoric afro house rhythms, ‘Close To Heaven’ is a shining example of ZUSO’s ability to channel deep feeling through dancefloor-ready energy — further cementing his reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging producers.
Beckah Amani has been captivating audiences with her soulful voice, poetic lyricism, and emotionally rich storytelling. She has received widespread acclaim for her ability to blend vulnerability with strength, weaving personal narratives through a unique blend of soul, R&B, and indie pop. Her collaboration with ZUSO marks an exciting step into the electronic space, showcasing the depth and versatility of her artistry.
“I had the most amazing time working on this track! When Zuso reached out and sent me the track, the first thing that jumped out at me was how euphoric and sonically expensive the production was. It made me feel like I was flying or traveling through the galaxy to get to heaven. Lyrically, I wanted to capture this imagery and euphoric mood the production made me feel. I explore how being in love feels like being close to heaven and how special and vulnerable that feeling is. My favourite lyrics in this song “‘cause i’m falling without a parachute” captures this idea so well.” ~ Beckah Amani
Stream:
https://msdistro.lnk.to/CloseToHeaven
ZUSO:
Beckah Amani:
https://linktr.ee/Beckah_Amani
Credits:
Produced by Gabriel Cuenca (aka ZUSO)
Written by Gabriel Cuenca & Beckah Amani
Mixed & Mastered by Dan Konopka
Artwork by Eclipse Visuals
Photos by Karlo Apostol
