Talented artist Zack Hood is an Alabama-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who delivers an unpredictable punk-inflected pop sound of his own highlighted by quotable lyrics and hummable hooks. Among his earliest memories in Daphne, AL, he belted along to Bruno Mars from his car seat as a toddler. After mom bought him a piano, he taught himself how to play by watching YouTube videos for hours on end. His parents’ divorce weighed heavy on him, but he found solace in music. In order to engage classmates in middle school, he took requests, posted acapella covers on Instagram, and tagged the requester back. By junior year, an ex had encouraged him to download TikTok, and he hyperactively posted content on the platform. He courted engagement with “weekly liners about the saddest things you could think of” and early ideas such as “Drought.” In 2021, he unleashed his debut single “Flashbacks,” which unapologetically opened the wounds of his fractured family with confessional crooning over soft acoustic guitar. Reacting with listeners, it amassed 4.8 million Spotify streams. On its heels, “Isabelle” exploded with 12.2 million Spotify streams, while OnesToWatch hailed it as “a pop-punk influenced banger.” Meanwhile, “13 Missed Calls” only increased his momentum as he landed a deal with Arista Records. Piling up hundreds of millions of views, inspiring countless TikTok creates and generating 40 million streams, he ignites his next chapter with a series of singles revved up by “Pink Ferrari.” Following the release of his newest track “I Miss My Friends,” he projects a vibrant sound that will definitely grasp your attention. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto his lively and full vocals he completes the song entirely. Explaining a bit further it’s straight to the point, starting with the no-frills title. After a whirlwind year that saw Hood leap from Tik Tok heartthrob to legitimate artist, the 20-year-old from Alabama finds himself starting a new life in LA – a city with 4M people that for some reason make most feel incredibly lonely. This track is an ode to the emotions that stem from that reality. To the vocals and production, this song will surely have you vibing. Being just perfect for a drive during sunset or hanging with some friends. Go stream “I Miss My Friends”.
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