Hailing from the UAE, Mohamed Al Zarooni is a brilliant, purposeful creative wearing his heart on his sleeve. Crafting honest, vulnerable gems with a relatable, cinematic flair, his songs feel incredibly evocative and vibrant, truly connecting with any keen listener out there. It’s music that moves us, timeless songwriting efforts with potent storytelling and cathartic messages. ‘Once’ is the perfect evidence of that.
The latest offering by Zarooni – his artistic moniker – ‘Once’ finds its aural livery in a sea of dreamy textures and eclectic pop elements, eventually building the perfect environment for Zarooni’s dynamic, luscious vocals, here delivered with particular softness and gentle flair. Born in London, the talented artist enjoyes a global reach, with his material being written all over the world, mixed in Dubai and recorded in London.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Once’, Zarooni explains: “It captures the emotional unravelling of a past relationship. The lyrics reflect a shift in self-perception and clarity, from ‘I was beautiful once’ to ‘you were beautiful once’, inviting listeners into a deeply vulnerable yet cinematic soundscape.”
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