Singer and producer Zico has shared his experience working with BLACKPINK's Jennie, expressing his gratitude for her professional insights, which he described as integral to his process. On April 29, Zico appeared as a guest on KBS CoolFM's 'Park Myung Soo's Radio Show' during the 'Legend of Masters' segment.

During the show, Zico announced the release of his new song 'SPOT!', which features Jennie. Responding to Park Myung Soo's question about the pressures of such collaborations, Zico explained that he views these pressures as thrilling, likening them to the anticipation one feels at the peak of a roller coaster ride. He expressed his intent not just to achieve high chart rankings with 'SPOT!' but to create a memorable track that resonates with listeners.

Zico shocked Park Myung Soo by revealing that he had taken a two-day retreat to focus solely on production, during which he composed ten songs. When asked about his approach to securing features, Zico explained that he aims to create a comfortable atmosphere for his collaborators, showing them his best work and letting them decide to participate.

Jennie was thrilled with the song, Zico shared, adding that her contributions were invaluable to the project. He praised her for not relying entirely on a director but instead providing options that facilitated the workflow.

Zico also noted that he prefers to handle feature artist invitations directly rather than going through his company. In a separate conversation, when asked about the differences between his roles as a producer and as a member of his previous group, Block B, Zico admitted that being a producer presents more challenges. He explained that while he lays the foundational base of a track, he allows members to adapt their parts to fit their unique styles, avoiding a dictatorial approach.

Moreover, Zico commented on his role in shaping trends, emphasizing the importance of timing in his creative outputs. He shared his personal and professional narrative, noting that while his fans appreciate his history and personal journeys, he also considers the broader consumer perspective, which often captures only a snapshot of the content.

The collaborative track 'SPOT!', released on April 26, captures a candid moment between two friends who meet at a late-night party, combining Zico's rhythmic rap with Jennie's captivating vocal tone.

Zico, who is celebrating his tenth year as a solo artist, continues to be active in the industry. He hosts the KBS 2TV show 'The Seasons - Zico's Artist' every Friday at 10 PM KST and is set to perform at the 'Hip Hop Playa Festival 2024' on May 4 and at the Yonsei University alumni festival 'Akaraka Onnuri with Alumni' on May 26.