Zuko Sian Blends Jazz, Soul, and Cinematic Storytelling in ‘Spill A Little Tea’
- Curious For Music Team
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Zuko Sian’s “Spill A Little Tea” is a bold, intimate statement from an artist already making waves in the contemporary soul scene.
Blending jazz, hip-hop, and cinematic soul, the Dutch–South African singer delivers a track that’s both reflective and confrontational. Her signature “Burgundy red” vocals glide effortlessly over warm, textured instrumentation, giving the song an emotional weight that belies its fifteen-minute writing session.
The song’s story is personal yet universal: a friendship breakup and a romantic split sparked a lyrical meditation on honesty, loyalty, and self-respect. Lines like “You can say what you want, what you want about me, but all I ever did was spill a little tea” capture the tension of standing firm in one’s truth, delivered with a quiet, unflinching confidence. The production’s jazzy accents and hip-hop beats provide the perfect framework for her storytelling.
Visually, the accompanying music video elevates the track into a cinematic experience. Directed by Jade Laurelle and inspired by Paul Delaroche’s The Execution of Lady Jane Grey, it meticulously recreates the painting’s world with authentic costumes, lighting, and hand-crafted set pieces. Zuko’s creative direction, from crafting details herself to wearing Helena Bonham Carter’s gown from the 1986 film, highlights her commitment to storytelling across mediums.
“Spill A Little Tea” positions Zuko Sian as a compelling voice in modern soul and jazz-infused pop. With emotional depth, genre fluidity, and cinematic vision, the track proves that she’s not only an artist worth watching, but one redefining how we experience music — with honesty, beauty, and power.
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