Laureen Rebeha Zouaï (/zuˈ/ zoo-EYE; born on March 5, 1995), known professionally as Lolo Zouaï, is a French-born American singer and songwriter. Her debut album High Highs to Low Lows was released in 2019.

Lolo Zouaï
Background information
Born
Laureen Rebeha Zouaï

(1995-03-05) March 5, 1995 (age 31)
Paris, France
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitelolozouai.com

Early Life

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Laureen Rebeha Zouaï was born on March 5, 1995, in Paris, France.[1] Born to a French mother and an Algerian father, Zouaï moved to San Francisco, California when she was a child.[2]

Career

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Zouaï released her debut album, High Highs to Low Lows, in 2019.[3][4] The album was given a 7.5 out of 10 rating by Pitchfork.[5] Zouaï was featured as "one to watch" by The Guardian in April 2019.[6] She co-wrote "Still Down" from H.E.R.'s self-titled album, which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.[7]

After completing the opening slot on the North American leg of Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia Tour[citation needed], Zouaï released her sophomore album Playgirl in October 2022.[8] She announced The Playgirl World Tour slated for 2023.[citation needed] In November 2022, Zouaï was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 2023 list for musicians.[9] In an interview at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music, Lolo revealed that her contract with RCA Records had ended and she would continue as an independent artist.[10]

Zouaï's third album, Reverie, was released on April 24, 2026.[11]

Artistry

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Zouaï sings in both English and French.[12] Her music encompases alternative R&B and French pop.[12]

Discography

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Sources:[5][13][14][15]

Albums

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  • High Highs to Low Lows (2019)
  • Playgirl (2022)
  • Reverie (2026)
  • Ocean Beach (2019)
  • Beautiful Lies (2020)
  • Crying in the Carwash (2023)

Singles

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  • "So Real" (2016)
  • "IDR" (2016)
  • "High Highs to Low Lows" (2017)
  • "Blue" (2018)
  • "Brooklyn Love" (2018)
  • "Desert Rose" (2018)
  • "Challenge" (2018)
  • "For the Crowd" (2018)
  • "Ride" (2019)
  • "It's My Fault" (2020)
  • "Galipette" (2021)
  • "Scooter" (2021)
  • "Give Me a Kiss" (2022)
  • "Blur" (2022)
  • "pl4yg1rl" (2022)
  • "Crazy Sexy Dream Girl" (2022)
  • "Encore" (2023)
  • "VVVIP" (2023)
  • "Crying in the Carwash" (2023)
  • "Mute" (Shygirl & Lolo Zouaï) (2024)
  • "Unhhh" (2024)
  • "Jetlag" (2024)
  • "3AM in San Francisco" (2025)
  • "Les Mots (feat. Dinos)" (2025)
  • "Holding On" (2026)
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Songwriting credits

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List of songs written for other artists, showing year released, artist, and album
Title Year Artist Album Ref.
"Still Down" 2019 H.E.R. H.E.R. [16]
"Wrong Things" 2021 Kirk Knight After Dark [17]
"Issues" 2022 GoGo Morrow Ready [18]
"Right Now" 2024 New Jeans Supernatural [16]
"Nail" (featuring Lolo Zouaï) 2026 Yves Nail [19]

Tours

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Lolo Zouaï performing, holding a microphone, wearing a blue top, white skirt and boots, with pink lighting.
Lolo Zouaï performing at the Brighton Music Hall in April 2023

Headlining

  • Lolo Zouaï Live in Concert (2018)[20]
  • High Highs to Low Lows Tour (2019)[21]
  • The Playgirl World Tour (2023)[22]

Supporting

References

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  1. "Dua Lipa throws surprise birthday party for Lolo Zouai". Arab News. March 6, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  2. Mehrotra, Tanima (April 10, 2018). "Meet Lolo Zouaï, a French-American Singer Inspired By Too Short and Aaliyah". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  3. Espinoza, Joshua (April 20, 2019). "Lolo Zouaï Shares Debut Album 'High Highs to Low Lows'". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  4. Ingvaldsen, Torsten (April 21, 2019). "Lolo Zouaï's 'High Highs to Low Lows' Is Chocked Full of Sugar-Coated Trap". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  5. 1 2 Howard, Jackson (April 19, 2019). "Lolo Zouaï: High Highs to Low Lows". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  6. Joshi, Tara (April 28, 2019). "One to watch: Lolo Zouaï". The Guardian. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  7. "This Franco-Algerian Singer Snagged Her First Grammy". Vogue Arabia. February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  8. Saywitz, Rachel (October 21, 2022). "Playgirl Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  9. "Forbes 30 under 30: Music". Forbes. November 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  10. "Lolo Zouaï on Dua Lipa Supporting Her, Attending Her First Award Show & Being A Newly Independent Artist". Billboard. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  11. Murray, Robin (April 24, 2026). "Lolo Zouaï Drops New Album 'Reverie'". Clash. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  12. 1 2 Murray, Robin (April 27, 2026). "Luxury Introspection: Lolo Zouaï Interviewed". Clash Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  13. Riddell, Rose (December 6, 2019). "Interview: Lolo Zouaï on her debut album 'High High To Low Lows'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  14. Dazed (December 3, 2019). "How a missed flight helped singer Lolo Zouaï find her story". Dazed. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  15. Teitz, Alex (December 4, 2025). "Lolo Zouaï ft Dinos - Les mots". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  16. 1 2 Mohuba, Temoso. "LOLO ZOUAI RELEASES MINI-EP TITLED 'PLEASE HOLD'". Crash. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  17. "After Dark - Kirk Knight - Credits". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  18. "Ready - GoGo Morrow- Credits". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  19. "Songs Registered Under YVES (10041456)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  20. "Lolo Zouaï Live in Concert". songkick. May 7, 2019.
  21. "Lolo Zouaï 'High Highs to Low Lows' Headline Tour has us high on excitement". Galore. January 29, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  22. "Lolo Zouaï announcing her world tour on her social platforms". Twitter. November 7, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  23. "Alina Baraz Announces North American Tour". Complex. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  24. "Dua Lipa reschedules 'Future Nostalgia' tour for 2021 – get full details here". NME. March 24, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  25. "The Marías sell out Greek Theatre for largest hometown show". Daily Bruin. Retrieved October 3, 2022.