Afrobeats sensation Joeboy has captivated fans with his latest single, Zombie, released on August 14, 2024. The music video for the track is a nostalgic homage to Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller video, featuring a recreation of the iconic scenes that defined the King of Pop’s 1982 classic.
In Zombie, Joeboy channels his inner Michael Jackson, blending the eerie and thrilling elements of the original with his own unique style. The visual pays tribute to Jackson’s influence, reflecting Joeboy’s desire to infuse his childhood memories into his music.
Joeboy explained that the motivation behind the single was to relive the defining moments of his youth and celebrate his admiration for Jackson’s music. “One thing I decided to start doing is to have fun with my creative process. I want to start putting different parts of my experience of growing up as a child because this makes my music connect more,” Joeboy said. “Everybody loves Michael Jackson.”
Zombie follows Joeboy’s successful collaboration with Qing Madi on the track Adenuga, which spent multiple weeks in the top 10 of TurnTable Top 100. With Zombie, Joeboy not only pays tribute to his musical inspirations but also sets the stage for his forthcoming project, continuing to build on his impressive career.