"Motions" by Zacari & Ab-Soul (@zacarip)

“Motions” – Zacari & Ab‑Soul (Top Dawg Entertainment, February 10, 2023)

Released on February 10, 2023, *“Motions”* is a reflective R\&B-leaning single that sees Bakersfield-born multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Zacari paired with Top Dawg Entertainment’s lyrical heavyweight, Ab‑Soul ([absoul.fandom.com][1]). Co-produced by ESTA., the track spans 3 minutes and 28 seconds, marrying soulful melodies with atmospheric hip‑hop influences .

Zacari opens the song with introspective verses about navigating success, mental health, and relational tension. Lines like *“No need to check up on, I’m doin’ just fine… every time I go home, I get anxious”* center the emotional core—built around uncertainty despite outward accomplishment ([revolt.tv][2]). His soothing vocal delivery and ambient production set a brooding yet vulnerable tone ([ratingsgamemusic.com][3]).

Ab‑Soul enters on the third verse with poetic flair, weaving metaphors and introspection about fame, desire, and self-awareness: *“Like five towers on top each other, I’m talkin’ high power… Stay down until my fifteen minutes of fame turn to my hour.”* His verse enhances the track’s emotional complexity, touching on love, focus, and the dizzying effects of fame ([absoul.fandom.com][1]).

Critical reception highlighted the track’s honest look at mental health and personal reflection. REVOLT praised its candid approach, noting how Zacari and Ab‑Soul “admit their mental health ups and downs while reassuring listeners that they are working through issues successfully” ([revolt.tv][2]). Fans echoed that sentiment online, with one Redditor writing:

“By far Zacari’s best song!!!” ([ratingsgamemusic.com][3], [reddit.com][4])

“Motions” builds on Zacari’s growing discography—including his 2019 EP *Run Wild Run Free* and 2021’s *SOL*, plus prior collaborations with Ab‑Soul like “Do Better” (2022) ([app.chartmetric.com][5]). For Ab‑Soul, it further establishes his collaborative chemistry within TDE’s evolving roster following the release of his introspective fifth album, *Herbert*, in December 2022 ([revolt.tv][2]).

At its core, *“Motions”* is a smooth, emotionally resonant track that blends polished production and lyrical depth—showcasing Zacari’s talent for melody and Ab‑Soul’s gift for self-reflective storytelling. It’s a standout single that balances intimate vulnerability and refined sound.

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[1]: https://absoul.fandom.com/wiki/Motions?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Motions | Ab-Soul Wiki – Fandom”
[2]: https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-10/272438/zacari-ab-soul-motions-single?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Zacari unveils latest single \”Motions\” with Ab-Soul – Revolt TV”
[3]: https://ratingsgamemusic.com/2023/02/10/zacari-ab-soul-unite-for-motions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Zacari & Ab-Soul Unite For \”Motions\” | RATINGS GAME MUSIC”
[4]: https://www.reddit.com/r/hiphopheads/comments/10yh4om/fresh_zacari_motions_feat_absoul/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “[FRESH] Zacari – Motions (feat. Ab-Soul) : r/hiphopheads – Reddit”
[5]: https://app.chartmetric.com/artist/219658?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Zacari | Chartmetric”