ZELLI’s three-track EP Chapter 2 Pack is a thoughtful and cohesive album approaching 2025, wrapping the year with warm sounds and honest lyricism. Staying true to his multi-genre style, with roots in the Bay and influences from Louisiana and Oakland, ZELLI crafts a soundscape that feels like comfort food, incorporating undertones of jazz, and smooth R&B rap fused into restorative and introspective music. Each song serves as a vignette centered around a complex relationship with an important woman, weaving a narrative of connection, reflection and growth that meets the listener’s feelings on their own journey.
Standout single “See What It Do” sets the stage for the project with a driving beat, providing the perfect backdrop for ZELLI’s sharp, storytelling-focused lyricism, capturing moments of confident intent. The Chapter 2 Pack effectively sets the stage for ZELLI’s expected output in 2026, making it a satisfying preview of future content. It received a rating of 7/10, praising its well-crafted intimacy.
