Ep.015: ZANA

ZANA joins Matoma on The Weekly Beat for one of the most emotionally raw and heartfelt conversations of the season. Known best for her viral hit “Dance For Me (1, 2, 3)”, ZANA has amassed hundreds of millions of streams — but this episode reveals the deeper layers behind the rising star. 

What begins as a celebration of musical milestones becomes a powerful conversation about identity, grief, and growth. ZANA speaks with moving vulnerability about losing her grandfather during her breakout moment, and how that loss forced her to reflect on what really matters. Through the haze of expectation and industry pressure, she found her way back to herself by writing music that was true, present, and full of feeling. Matoma and ZANA connect not just over production and songwriting, but over the need to create from a real, emotional place. It’s a cathartic listen — one that invites fans to hear the heart behind the music and leaves a lasting impression long after the episode ends.

The song we made "Miracles" comes out Friday July 18th, listen here.

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Co-created by Matoma and Andrew Jackson.

Executive Producer Andrew Jackson.

Produced by Sara Laarej Berg and Maren Gjertsen.

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