Zolita’s songwriting is deeply personal, often drawing directly from her own life experiences. Her first album, Evil Angel , was a concept album largely inspired by a difficult breakup involving infidelity. Yet even when revisiting painful memories, she finds ways to transform them into empowering anthems. The track “20 Questions,” for instance, turns a “rough cheating situation” into a fun, cathartic pop banger that captures the moment of confronting a dishonest partner.
To maintain mental health, especially while touring, she shared with SPIN that she prioritizes being alone: "Just taking a moment in the morning to close my eyes and breathe and center myself, whether or not I have time for a real meditation". She also acknowledged her tendency as a "people-pleaser," admitting it is "hard for me to shut down a conversation ever, but sometimes for my own mental health, I just need 20 minutes to not talk and just be in my own zone". olivia zlota interview
Given that this will likely be read by thousands of aspiring artists, we asked for her bluntest advice. The track “20 Questions,” for instance, turns a