What is your idea of jazz music in 2025? Zacchae’us Paul challenges that very idea with his debut album, “JAZZ MONEY”. An exploration through the intricacies of many sounds, ideas, and influences, Paul provides us with an new school take on the jazz genre all together. If this album serves as Zacchae’us Paul’s introduction to the world, he nailed his first impression and successfully presented himself as a musician with a clear diverse, eclectic taste who is not afraid to blend things together to get something new.

Drawing on a pool of underground artists as collaborators, Zacchae’us proves exactly why networking across will always be the coolest course of action. If you build with those around you, you won’t have to think twice about the authenticity of your environment when you’re at the top. His extensive list of peers give this album their best efforts, challenging traditional song structure on each track. “JAZZ MONEY” (feat. donSMITH) and “FINE DINING!” (feat. Orlando Watson) showcase different approaches to Spoken Word over minimalistic production. Alternative R&B, Rap, & Gospel influences are prevalent in songs like “BETTER DAYZ” (feat. COOKIE., Grégorie Maret, & Milena Casado), while songs like “BANANA LAFFY TAFFY” (feat. Morgan Guerin & Rogerst Charles) and “ALRIGHT” (feat. CDZ!, donSMITH, JIT JR, & Deca) feature spirited production to remind you that you are listening to a jazz album after all. Horns, piano, and drums are the heartbeat of this project, and Zacchae’us uses them all to let the masses know he’s ready to kick in the door of a genre that typically is associated with older artists.

*Nerd moment here, fair warning*

We found audio quality on this album to be extremely impressive. To be a new, relatively small artist and have your debut album sound this polished is quite a feat — one that does not go unnoticed here at the Lounge. HSL sees you, Zacchae’us, and we appreciate your commitment to and respect for your craft.