Zatanna

Zatanna is a song by American musician Nantes as a promotional single for his third studio album Darker Than Black. The song received support on digital retailers after its official music video was released. It was written by Nantes Cullins and produced by his frequent collaborator Lucid Soundz.

The song's music video was released on June 27, 2020.

Recording and Production
Zatanna was one of the final songs recorded for Darker Than Black. Nantes crafted the hook a year before he wrote the actual verses. In writing the verses for the song, Nantes wanted to touch on the hardships of "casual sex", specifically with someone that is the object of your affections but could never be with, given the circumstances. In an Instagram post, Nantes explained that the song focuses on his love for an old love which was hindered by his own personal demons.

Reception
The song has been described as "the most virtuosic display" of Nantes' unique brand of R&B. It was among Nantes' most acclaimed singles.

Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Tommy Shogun and Puttyboy, was released on June 27, 2020, features American actress Karen Fanka. The video begins with Nantes awakening in a bathtub, bound and blinded with a sack over his head. As his captor removes the sack, he is forced to record one last message to his before his presumed execution. Most of the video, Nantes raps from captivity as images of Fanka flash across the screen. The video ends with reveal of Nantes' captor being a large demonic monster. The video features a horror-inspired found footage cinematography style. Nantes explained via Twitter that the video's concept details "a man pushed to isolation die to his inability to love".

Upon release, the music video received positive reviews.

Personnel
Credits adapted from Genius


 * Nantes - vocals, songwriter, recording, mixing
 * Lucid Soundz - producer