DUBAI: French Algerian singer Lolo Zouai’s latest single, “Desert Rose PT.II,” climbed to No. 1 on Algeria’s R&B chart within 24 hours of release.
The milestone follows a live performance of the track on Berlin-based platform “Colors” this week. The song is a sequel to “Desert Rose,” which appeared on her 2019 debut album, “High Highs to Low Lows.”
Zouai marked the achievement on Instagram, sharing a series of posts including a photo of herself wearing an Algeria football jersey, alongside the single’s cover art and a screenshot showing its chart ranking.
“Grateful for the love on this one. Can’t wait for you to hear the studio version and the rest of ‘Reverie’,” she wrote.
She also reposted a collage of fan reactions, including a TikTok video that read: “It’s 2026 and we still haven’t had another song like ‘Desert Rose’ out.” Others said: “Can’t wait for Desert Rose pt. 2” and “wdym desert rose pt. 2?!?!?!”
The multilingual track features lyrics in Arabic, French and English, highlighting the cross-cultural influences that define the singer’s sound.
“Desert Rose PT.II” offers an early glimpse of forthcoming album “Reveries,” Zouai’s third studio release which is due on April 24. She confirmed the date last month following the release of the music video for “Holding On,” another single from the project.
Blending R&B with dance-pop elements, “Holding On” delves into themes of grief and memory. The video is dedicated to Zouai’s close friend, Hanna Rosa Hotchkiss, who died in 2021.
In a statement on Instagram, Zouai described the album as the product of a transformative period in her life: “This record was made through three years of grief, growth, and reflection. I had to lose myself to find myself again. I couldn’t have done it without my angel, Hanna. Thank you to my collaborators, my friends, and my Lo-riders who held me down through it all. I hope it heals you the way it healed me.”
Known for her blend of R&B, club-pop and hip-hop, Zouai has gained an international fan base for her dynamic stage presence and genre-blending music.
