Zacchae’us Paul shares a new collaboration with legendary DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson. 'BETTER DAYZ

Today, rising star Zacchae’us Paul shares a new collaboration with legendary DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson. 'BETTER DAYZ (GILLES PETERSON’S BLUE NOTE DAYZ DUB)' is a fresh reimagining of the standout track from Paul's acclaimed 2024 debut, "Jazz Money".

The remix reframes Paul’s yearning vocal - “I miss you in the days that I miss you” - with hypnotic textures and a deep, emotive groove, blurring the lines between club culture and confessional soul.

LISTEN TO 'BETTER DAYZ (GILLES PETERSON’S BLUE NOTE DAYZ DUB)' HERE

Renowned for his genre-defying approach to music with jazz at its core, Gilles Peterson is one of the UK’s most iconic DJs. He’s spent over 40 years shaping music trends as a radio presenter, club DJ, producer, and festival curator. His work has influenced DJs and artists around the world and earned him the enduring admiration of listeners. Peterson has been championing Paul’s work since the release of Jazz Money, and his involvement here serves as both a stamp of approval and a career-shaping cosign.

A cross-continental collaboration born of mutual admiration, this is a low-slung future classic that beckons with heart and restraint. The title is a reference to the legendary mid 90s Metalheadz drum n’ bass nights at the Blue Note in Hoxton, LDN which inspired the remix.

In addition to dropping the remix, Paul has announced a string of European tour dates. Highlights include a stop at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz clubs in the world since opening in 1959. And two sets at the influential We Out Here Festival on Sunday, August 17, on the Lushlife Stage and the Barswood Tent. See set festival times HERE.

ZACCHAE’US PAUL EU TOUR DATES

• August, 14th - Paradiso, Amsterdam https://www.paradiso.nl/en
• August, 15th - Ronnie Scotts, London https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/
• August 17th - We Out Here, Dorset, UK https://weoutherefestival.com/
• August 19th - Quasimodos, Berlin https://quasimodo.de/en/

Released in June 2024 on the storied, and recently relaunched Candid Records "Jazz Money" has quietly built serious momentum. The album earned a spot on Bandcamp’s Best Albums of 2024 list, praised as “one of the hippest albums of the year,” and was also recognized by NPR as an Essential Jazz Discovery of 2024, calling it a “head-turning debut.”

Paul’s music is a fresh take on jazz, blending Atlanta hip-hop, gospel, and Caribbean rhythms. Influenced by his musical experiences in church, his exploration of jazz intensified after discovering Duke Ellington, leading him to pursue music studies in Puerto Rico which vastly expanded his musical horizons. He has performed with esteemed players like Terri Lyne Carrington, Melanie Charles, Henry Cole and Saunders Sermons (Jay-Z, Fantasia, Maxwell), all of whom are featured on Jazz Money.

In January of this year, Paul played two sold-out events at the 2025 NYC Winter Jazz Fest, including the headlining spot at Gilles Peterson’s Sunday Jazz Dance Session at Brooklyn’s Xanadu.

Paul is part of a new generation of Candid Records artists which also includes Milena Casado, Simon Moullier and Matthew Stevens. The recently relaunched label - which already has 5 Grammy wins to its credit since 2021 - is building on its legacy as one of the most storied and influential American independent labels of the 1960s. More info on the new Candid Records here.

About Candid Records:

From 1960-1963, founder, A&R man, and producer Nat Hentoff recorded over 30 extraordinary albums for the Candid Records label. One cannot underestimate the breadth of these recordings - from bebop to the avant-garde, to blues. Candid sat dormant for years until Black Lion Records founder and producer, Alan Bates, bought the label in 1989. The next phase of Candid Records is happening now. Since its relaunch in 2021 the label has reissued over 30 titles to high critical acclaim. Thanks to brilliant new releases, Candid has received four GRAMMY awards – 2024 winners the Count Basie Orchestra, 2023 winners Terri Lyne Carrington and Wayne Shorter, and 2022 winner Eliane Elias. Today’s Candid is not only committed to its legacy but looks forward to defining its future with the quality music that is synonymous with its elite heritage. Learn more at www.candidrecords.com