

Zak Abel – Say Sumthin (EM Sessions)
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Zak Abel – Less Of A Man (Live at Inas Nacht)
LYRICS If I spend all day singing love songs baby And if I can’t build a house with my hands If I go see a therapist, don’t play football and I don’t drink Does it make me less of a man What if I ain’t scared to show my emotions And I need a little help from my friends If I hate being on my own and I ugly cry to Bridget Jones Does it make me less of a man Tell me Does it make me less of a man If I need you does it Make me less of a man If I reach out when my head is underwater And I need a helping hand Does it make me less of a man Less of a man If my girlfriend makes more money than I do And I love my momma coz she’s the best If I’ve never had a cigarette Or a single hair upon my chest Does it make me less of a man Tell me Does it make me less of a man If I need you does it Make me less of a man If I reach out when my head is underwater And I need a helping hand Does it make me less of a man Less of a man There’s too many man down To be told how they gotta man on up There’s too many man down To be told how they’re not man enough I am what I am and There ain’t nothing I can’t rise above I’m gonna rise above And no It don’t make me less of a man If I need you it don’t Make me less of a man If I reach out when my head is underwater And I need a helping hand It don’t make me less of a man Less of a man


Zak Abel
Zak Abel is one of the new artists explored in the most recent British Soul review from 2016, featured on Durham Cool. So many contemporary artists on the London scene deserve our attention, especially the standouts like Zak. Why Zak? One might easily dismiss Mr. Abel on his cute-boy good looks. Resembles the love child of Vic Damone, Elvis Pressley, Dean Martin, and Miles Teller, eh? Yet, if you listen to his beautifully rich crooner tone and watch his performance instincts, confidence, and style, he is a genuine sensation. Is he the next Van Morrison? Hell no. Get real.
Zak Abel is one to watch and easy on the ears. While researching and writing recent articles on British Soul, my ear kept going back to Zak. Now that I have almost listened to his entire discography, my initial instinct has confirmed, the kid has something undeniably good to offer us. I trust you agree and may one day thank Uncle Pablo for leading you to Zak before he made it to Spotify.
I think he warrants a download at the very minimum. This child has considerable chops.
Zak Abel is a British singer/songwriter who rose to fame after supplying guest vocals on Gorgon City’s U.K. Top 20 hit Unmissable. Born in March 1995, Abel had initially set his sights on becoming a table tennis champion, but after moving to France to go semi-pro, he realized that the repetitive nature of training wasn’t for him. Abel already had a love for music and had been writing and playing piano from a young age; he decided to upload videos of himself performing, and in 2012 he signed a deal with Atlantic. After singing on Gorgon City’s 2014 single Unmissable, he teamed up with Bristol-based producer Joker to deliver his first full EP, Joker Presents, a year later. Abel followed the release with the EPs Don’t Belong and One Hand on the Future. Blending soulful vocals with R&B and pop, Abel returned in 2016 with the singles “Everybody Needs Love” and “Unstable,” while also spending the year recording his debut album. The resulting Only When We’re Naked appeared in July 2017. Abel’s next single, “Love Song,” appeared in early 2018. ~ Rich Wilson
Careful readers will notice a video at the bottom of this post featuring another up-and-coming standout by the name of Isaac Waddington. This one has the bette noir lyricism to either be the soundtrack star of your favorite evening soap dramedy or someone truly above and beyond.
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- 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 incredibly. Take a look at him playing the acoustic version of his hit “Unstable.”
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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!
- 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!
If you have not yet heard Abel’s new track “Love Song,” make sure to give it a listen here on Spotify.
Zak Abel – Be Kind (Official Acoustic Video)
Zak Abel – Be Kind (Official Video)
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Zak Abel – Be Kind (Official Animated Video)
COV-19 quarantine Instagram live stream concert from Zak,
One thing you may rely upon with Durham Cool is we will update whenever news or a new release comes out from someone we love, like Mr. Zak Abel. 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. Say Sumthin is a stand out track-for a representative display of innate Zak charm, performance skill and damn good vocals. There is a mature body confidence in this young man that may come from his early life as a table tennis athlete. He was ranked No. 1 in the Cadet age group in England and was 2009 Cadet Boys’ Singles national champion at the age of 14; he was also ranked No. 5 for under 18s in England. Between 2008 and 2010 he won the Under 15 national singles and Under 18 doubles titles. In 2010 he was ranked number 39 in the senior category.
Tom Misch ft. Zak Abel – Beautiful Escape [Facebook Live Stream]
Two of our favorites collaborate for Nov 14, 2016, before Durham Cool even knew either great talents.

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