In early 2014, the phantom artist ZHU released a medley of reworked Outkast classics that took the online music world by storm. ”Faded’ became an instant international hit and secured a Grammy nomination – a first for an anonymous artist.
Following his debut Nightday EP, ZHU’s sophomore project Genesis Series EP featured notable collaborators of all genres, including AlunaGeorge, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Skrillex. It foreshadowed the intricate ecosystem of ZHU: a fashion line, live cinematic concert experience art murals, and more. The EP featured the international hit ‘Working For It’ which hit top 40 and certified platinum in Australia, while also hitting #5 on the Billboard US Dance/Electronic chart.