Originally from Liberia, Africa, upcoming artist Zayzayy now treads the streets of Los Angeles to make his mark in the music industry. Born Loomis Zayzayy, the artist immigrated to Detroit when he was only 11 years old. On his journey to adjust to his new environment, music became his outlet to tell his story. Today, he is ready to dominate the music landscape, beginning with his new single, “Walk Wit It.”

Although music has always been his constant companion, Zayzayy did not take his craft seriously until 2019. It was also the year when he scored a deal to be managed by Round Group Entertainment. Growing up in Liberia for the formative years of his life, Zayzayy witnessed how poverty hinders one from maximizing his potential. He understands what it means to have nothing, and so he wants his listeners to also connect with his past in hopes of inspiring them to cherish what they have.

Zayzayy references a lot of his experiences in his music, and “Walk Wit It” is the recent testament to his journey. It embodies where the artist has been, where he is today, and where he is going. The single perfectly encapsulates his personality and unique sound. Furthermore, Zayzayy ensured that the lyrics would be relatable to as many people as possible.

“The song was inspired by a break-in at my apartment while I was out of town in New York,” said Zayzayy. The experience changed his perspective about life and its challenges. He said it translated into him through music, hence the birth of “Walk Wit It.” “When doing something good, the hate is going to come–gotta embrace it!”

Zayzayy is only in the early days of his career, but he has proven that he is here to stay with “Walk Wit It.” Despite only being in the game for two years, the artist already knows how to captivate his audience. He wants to give listeners a sense of belonging and familiarity through his music.

“I never wanted to be a rapper,” shared Zayzayy. “Music initially was the outlet to tell my story, which unknowingly gave me a voice I didn’t always have; one that people can relate to, and I decided to dedicate myself to that,” the artist added further. Since the beginning of his run, Zayzayy has always been driven by his passion for music, and he loves that he has an avenue to express himself.

Zayzayy shared that he is inspired by African artists, such as Davido, who have made their voices heard in the mainstream landscape. He also shared that he looks up to music icons Drake and Young Thug. “One of my main goals is to be the first hip-hop artist from Liberia,” shared the rapper. He also explained that music is not always one of the most conventional means to put a place on the map, but he is determined to give it his all to amplify the talent Liberia has to offer.

Before Zayzayy decided to fully pursue a music career, he was a D1 athlete. He played college basketball at Towson University in Maryland, and he shared that he still loves to play from time to time. He also shared that he is passionate about art, specifically drawing and painting. Being the creative mind that he is, the rapper also expressed his passion for fashion as another avenue for artistry. 

On top of his recent release, Zayzayy shared that he is currently working on another single called “Drunken Heart,” inspired by the saying, “a drunken man’s thoughts are a sober man’s thoughts. “Drunken Heart” is set to release in the middle of September. “Walk Wit It” is now available on Spotify.