Young Zerka is a duo that put out their debut single "Like Rihanna" in 2021. The track got some attention online, and they followed it with an EP called Midnight Symphony in 2022 and a debut album, The Blueprint, in 2023.
Their music pulls from hip-hop, R&B, and pop. The single "Like Rihanna" drew some criticism for its lyrics, which some listeners felt dealt with relationships in a questionable way. They also faced some brief online backlash over an old social media post.
As an independent act starting out, they worked through the usual financial and creative hurdles that come with trying to establish a sound. They kept at it, releasing music and building a following.
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