d’Z x Jared Grant x Kjell Jacobson – “Hello World”

d’Z is a music producer from Arnhem, Netherlands, who’s been quietly building a strong catalog of jazz and soul releases. His new single “Hello World”, featuring vocalist Jared Grant and musician Kjell Jacobson is a piece of art. The thing that got my attention first is that this song has been sitting around for thirty years. d’Z wrote it decades ago, held onto it, made a few tweaks over time, and finally decided now was the right moment to put it out.

Jared Grant handles the vocals, and the guy is no stranger to big stages. He’s done Michael Jackson tribute tours in sold-out stadiums, so he’s clearly not intimidated by pressure. His voice fits the track well, and Kjell Jacobson brings his own energy alongside him. d’Z also made a point of recording everything with real musicians at Studio Edgetip in Arnhem, no programmed shortcuts. In a time when that’s becoming less common, it’s a noticeable choice.

The vibe pulls from Jamiroquai and Incognito, which gives it that jazz-funk groove that’s hard not to move to. It’s warm, it’s got a bounce to it, and the message about love having real power in a chaotic world doesn’t come off preachy, it’s woven into something genuinely fun to listen to.

d’Z has already picked up some serious recognition with past releases, so this one is worth following up on. Give him a follow on social media to catch whatever he puts out next.