Zak Abel just dropped his new track "Love Song," and we expect you're asking yourself who the man is behind this beautiful voice and catchy tune. So, we decided to help you out and tell you the five things you should know about Zak Abel. You're Welcome.
1. Zak is a Self-Taught Pianist and Guitarist
Zak told Vice that the instruments were “just lying around the house.” It took practice, but once he began to figure it out he didn’t stop. “Stuff sounds good, stuff sounds bad,” said Zak. Zak taught himself passed “good” and soon entered incredible. Take a look at him playing the acoustic version of his hit “Unstable.”
2. He's a Huge Michael Jackson Fan
Zak’s first and biggest icon in music is Michael Jackson. In an interview with Gay Time, Zak brought up Michael Jackson to answer several questions, such as the first album he ever owned which was Jackson’s “Off The Wall.” When asked which artist who is no longer living he would collaborate with if he could, he called the question a “no brainer,” and chose Michael Jackson.
3. He Almost Went Pro for Table-Tennis
Zak was number one in the country for table tennis players in his age group! He was close to going pro when he realized he wanted to pursue music. Abel jokes that the best part of his body is his “table-tennis muscle.”
4. Zak Wants People To Relate To His Music
Zak said it would be amazing if people all around the world could feel connected to his next album. Zak also tweeted on February 20th: “Currently writing a song about mental health and how important it is [to] speak openly about the emotions/difficulties/vulnerabilities that we all face along the way. Especially as a man.” He really wants people to feel something from the songs that he writes, and knowing that makes us love him even more!
5. Zak’s Sound
Zak describes his sound as “soul, funk, pop, R&B,” so…pretty much everything we love. He said his last album was more Afro-Caribbean influence, but the next one will be a bit more soulful. Zak has been writing songs since he was 14, so no matter what sound he chooses to bring out, we trust that it will sound great.
Now that you’re officially a Zak Abel expert you can show off your knowledge to all your friends- who probably have no idea this pop artist was almost a professional table tennis player!