Album: Keeping It Real | Official Website:
https://zakiyahooker.com/ | Purchase Album:
https://zakiyahooker.com/music | Lyrics:
well you can't catch up on your love mortgage
and your love note is way overdue
my bank of love keeps sending notices
I'm about to foreclose on you
you destroyed your good credit with me baby
oh tell me
what you gonna do
don't you know we need a new stimulus package
if you plan on being with me
ain't gonna be no golden parachute
you ain't getting nothing here oh no not for free
you destroyed your good credit baby
oh baby tell me tell me tell me what you're gonna do
now you don't have no no love credit baby
and I'm gonna have to default on you
you got some real bad spending habit
and boy you just don't seem to have a clue
you destroyed your good credit oh baby
you ain't gettin' no help from me
we're in a love recession
heading for a deep deep depression
all your spending habits are so bad
don't you know brother
well your love note is overdue
I'm gonna have to foreclose on you
Zakiya Hooker’s journey into music was never a foregone conclusion, despite being born into one of the most storied families in blues history. As the daughter of John Lee Hooker — a towering figure whose influence shaped generations of musicians — she grew up surrounded by rhythm, storytelling, and the raw emotional truth that defines the blues. But Zakiya’s path has always been her own.
Her artistry is rooted in the blues, yet shaped by a lifetime of experiences that extend far beyond her father’s shadow. She began performing later in life, choosing to step into music with intention rather than expectation. Over the past 15+ years, she has built a career marked by soulful vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and a warm, elegant stage presence that invites audiences into her world.
Zakiya has performed across the United States and throughout Europe, appearing at festivals, cultural centers, and concert halls where her blend of blues, soul, and contemporary expression resonates deeply. Her albums reflect a commitment to authenticity — music that honors tradition while embracing her own voice, perspective, and emotional truth.
While her lineage is an undeniable part of her story, Zakiya has never relied on it. Instead, she carries it with dignity, weaving her heritage into a broader narrative of personal evolution, artistic independence, and creative purpose. Her work stands as a testament to the idea that legacy is not a weight, but a foundation — one she builds upon with every performance, every song, and every connection she makes with her audience.
Today, with renewed interest in her father’s cultural impact — including his influence on the recent film The Sinners — Zakiya steps into a new chapter. Confident, seasoned, and grounded in her own artistry, she continues to shape a musical identity that is both timeless and unmistakably her own.
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