There is a strong storytelling element behind Malcolm, the latest project from Zed. On the cover of Malcolm, Zed sports a look inspired by the Black Panthers, a powerful symbol of rebellion and the fight for civil rights. The album title is, of course, a tribute to Malcolm X, the legendary African American activist who initially aligned with the Nation of Islam before his journey took a dramatic turn. His life was immortalized in the biopic Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee. Zed introduces his project with the visual for ZEDEUDE (60), a striking opening filled with references to Spike Lee’s film, setting the tone for an album rich in symbolism.
Today, the rapper unveils Sac à 3K, the final track of the album. This song serves as both a reflection on his current success and a visual that compiles behind-the-scenes footage from previous music videos. With Sac à 3K, Zed officially closes the Malcolm chapter. This last visual, designed as a conclusion, brings a definitive end to a project that stands as a testament to his artistic vision.
Zed turns the page on Malcolm with Sac à 3K!
The track’s production is handled by Focus Beatz, a renowned beatmaker known for his work with Ziak on several projects. He played a key role in shaping many tracks on Akimbo, the album that propelled Ziak into the spotlight. More recently, he collaborated with Ziak on Belle Madame, Dinos on Brother Mouzone Freestyle, 3Arbi on Danger #1, and Dosseh & Tayc on French Riviera. The minimalist yet hard-hitting production provides the perfect foundation for Zed to showcase his sharp flow, blending introspection with pure egotrip energy.
“Si on s’y met, c’est pas dans l’cinéma, j’ai signé pour les saigner /
Cœur serré, c’est pas une série, non, c’est véritable, c’est sérieux”
And again:
“J’ai pas b’soin d’vos Grammies, j’ai pas b’soin d’vos Grammies /
Faut surtout pas m’parler de vos 30 Millions d’Amis”
The video for Sac à 3K serves as a behind-the-scenes look at the Malcolm project. It features raw footage from various video shoots, including Hockey, a collaboration with La Mano 1.9. This final visual seems to be a statement—Zed is closing a chapter of his career, perhaps even a phase of his life, with one last deep dive into the world of Malcolm. A subtle yet powerful way to move forward while paying tribute to an impactful project.
