Laureen Rebeha Zouaï (/zuˈaɪ/ 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 | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Laureen Rebeha Zouaï March 5, 1995 Paris, France |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Website | lolozouai |
Early Life
editLaureen 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
editZouaï 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
editZouaï sings in both English and French.[12] Her music encompases alternative R&B and French pop.[12]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- High Highs to Low Lows (2019)
- Playgirl (2022)
- Reverie (2026)
EPs
edit- Ocean Beach (2019)
- Beautiful Lies (2020)
- Crying in the Carwash (2023)
Singles
edit- "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)
As featured artist
edit- "Sak Pase" (Michaël Brun with Saint Levant & Lolo Zouaï) (2023)
- "Sticky" (Kito feat. Lolo Zouaï)
- "Makeup" (Slayyyter feat. Lolo Zouaï) (2023)
- "Nail" (Yves feat. Lolo Zouaï) (2026)
Songwriting credits
edit| 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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Headlining
- Lolo Zouaï Live in Concert (2018)[20]
- High Highs to Low Lows Tour (2019)[21]
- The Playgirl World Tour (2023)[22]
Supporting
- Alina Baraz – Alina Baraz: The Tour (2018)[23]
- Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia Tour (2022)[24]
- The Marias – The Marias: Cinema (2022)[25]
- Slayyyter - Club Valentine Tour (2023)
References
edit- ↑ "Dua Lipa throws surprise birthday party for Lolo Zouai". Arab News. March 6, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ Mehrotra, Tanima (April 10, 2018). "Meet Lolo Zouaï, a French-American Singer Inspired By Too Short and Aaliyah". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ↑ Espinoza, Joshua (April 20, 2019). "Lolo Zouaï Shares Debut Album 'High Highs to Low Lows'". Complex. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Howard, Jackson (April 19, 2019). "Lolo Zouaï: High Highs to Low Lows". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ↑ Joshi, Tara (April 28, 2019). "One to watch: Lolo Zouaï". The Guardian. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ↑ "This Franco-Algerian Singer Snagged Her First Grammy". Vogue Arabia. February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ↑ Saywitz, Rachel (October 21, 2022). "Playgirl Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Forbes 30 under 30: Music". Forbes. November 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (April 24, 2026). "Lolo Zouaï Drops New Album 'Reverie'". Clash. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Murray, Robin (April 27, 2026). "Luxury Introspection: Lolo Zouaï Interviewed". Clash Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Dazed (December 3, 2019). "How a missed flight helped singer Lolo Zouaï find her story". Dazed. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ↑ Teitz, Alex (December 4, 2025). "Lolo Zouaï ft Dinos - Les mots". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- 1 2 Mohuba, Temoso. "LOLO ZOUAI RELEASES MINI-EP TITLED 'PLEASE HOLD'". Crash. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "After Dark - Kirk Knight - Credits". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Ready - GoGo Morrow- Credits". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Songs Registered Under YVES (10041456)" (in Korean). Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Lolo Zouaï Live in Concert". songkick. May 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Lolo Zouaï 'High Highs to Low Lows' Headline Tour has us high on excitement". Galore. January 29, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Lolo Zouaï announcing her world tour on her social platforms". Twitter. November 7, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Alina Baraz Announces North American Tour". Complex. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Dua Lipa reschedules 'Future Nostalgia' tour for 2021 – get full details here". NME. March 24, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ "The Marías sell out Greek Theatre for largest hometown show". Daily Bruin. Retrieved October 3, 2022.