{"id":81172,"date":"2023-04-12T12:29:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=81172"},"modified":"2023-04-12T12:29:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:29:29","slug":"new-single-zak-my-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2023\/04\/new-single-zak-my-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW SINGLE: Zak &#8216;My Girl&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Durham-based teenage sensation Zak has once again impressed fans with his latest release, <em>\u2018My Girl\u2019<\/em>. The highly-anticipated single captures the essence of young love, making it the perfect follow-up to his debut hit, &#8216;Christmas Time With You,&#8217; which racked up an impressive 100,000 streams.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At only 14 years old, Zak&#8217;s talent is drawing comparisons to industry heavyweights Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. His anthemic and atmospheric vocals are already making waves in the music world, and it&#8217;s clear that he&#8217;s here to stay. With <em>\u2018My Girl\u2019<\/em>, ZAK demonstrates his mastery of pop music by crafting a track that is both relatable and catchy. The song&#8217;s infectious beat and earworm chorus make it impossible to resist dancing along, while its poignant lyrics capture the feeling of young love and heartbreak.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What sets Zak apart from other up-and-coming artists is his commitment to making music that is not only entertaining but also inspiring. He uses his platform to shed light on important issues like mental health, cyber safety, and bullying. In an industry that often prioritises commercial success over substance, Zak&#8217;s approach to music is refreshing and much-needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Zak continues to rise in the music industry, he remains grounded and committed to using his platform for good. With his talent, dedication, and passion for making a positive impact on the world, it&#8217;s no wonder that he is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young artists in the industry. We can&#8217;t wait to see where his music takes him next, but we have no doubt that he will continue to be a positive force in the industry for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check it out here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: My Girl\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6bzDTRIFGD1A58cAeJqvji?si=G88DXhyOSvaHY-hidhVSFw&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durham-based teenage sensation Zak has once again impressed fans with his latest release, \u2018My Girl\u2019. The highly-anticipated single captures the essence of young love, making it the perfect follow-up to his debut hit, &#8216;Christmas Time With You,&#8217; which racked up an impressive 100,000 streams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":79739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"Durham-based teenage sensation Zak has once again impressed fans with his latest release, \u2018My Girl\u2019. 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