Zed is a key figure in the 13 Block collective. At the peak of their success with BLO II, the group surprised fans by announcing a temporary break “as a group”. It was Stavo who made it official, stating: “There won’t be a BLO III.”
Since then, each member has followed their own artistic path. Stavo kept pushing forward with his TVX projects, Oldpee teamed up with Dinos on the track Tant de signes, and Zed dropped Malcom, an album inspired by Spike Lee’s cinematic masterpiece.
There’s no bad blood here — the members continue collaborating while exploring solo ventures. Perhaps they’re taking a page from the Wu-Tang Clan playbook: after Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), each member launched a solo career before reuniting for the commercially successful Wu-Tang Forever.
Zed released Malcom in 2024. In its first week, the project racked up over 10,000 sales across all formats — clear proof of strong anticipation and a loyal fan base.
On the opening freestyle ZEUDEUDE (60), Zed reenacts scenes from Spike Lee’s Malcolm X. Yet the album steers clear of political messaging. Instead, it stands out through its sonic intensity and diverse influences.
No formulaic hits or outdated sounds here — the project is fiercely modern, raw, and impactful. Zed continued the rollout with a new video for the hard-hitting track Sauron.
Zed is feared like the Eye of Sauron!
The reference is clear — to the infamous villain from The Lord of the Rings, recently brought back into pop culture by an Amazon Prime series. Behind the boards is Epon, a producer known for his work with Green Montana on tracks like Bissap, Riche de nouveau monde, and Ça recommence.
Epon had already joined forces with Zed on À la base. Here, the production is minimalist and hypnotic. Zed lays down his verses with finesse, showcasing laser-sharp flow and control.
“You know your career could sink like Roni’s”
“You tried to s*… and ended up throwing up”
The visuals, set between a gas station and the inside of Zed’s car, are stripped-down yet striking. No flashy effects, no elaborate sets — just a luxury freestyle, served raw.
With this final release, Zed wraps up the Malcom rollout on a high note.
