S. Dott on New Wave Zydeco & Why the Genre Needs UNITY
A Culture Shift at RAIN HTX
Last night at RAIN HTX, 2LOUD Magazine sat down with Louisiana-born, Houston-based Zydeco artist S. Dott for an exclusive 11-minute interview that felt like a culture-shifting conversation. Known for blending trail ride energy with modern soul, sex appeal, and a fresh Southern sound, S. Dott is spearheading what he proudly calls *“New Wave Zydeco.”*
S. Dott’s goal isn’t just to preserve Zydeco’s roots — he wants to reinvent the genre for a new generation.
We can’t grow if everybody’s pulling in different directions, he told 2LOUD. Artists gotta push each other up, not pull each other down. I want Zydeco to rise like Hip-Hop did — when everybody started putting each other on, the culture exploded.
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The State of Zydeco
While Zydeco’s legacy runs deep in Southern culture, S. Dott believes the genre’s growth is limited by a lack of unity and innovation.
“I’m not here to just play the game — I’m here to change it,” he said with conviction. “If we bring creativity and unity together, Zydeco can’t be ignored.”
He’s determined to fuse timeless accordion grooves with soulful hooks, melodic layers, and a youthful energy that connects beyond the traditional Zydeco crowd.
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New Wave Zydeco: Beyond the Trail Ride
S. Dott’s vision is bigger than music. He wants Zydeco to break into the mainstream the same way Hip-Hop did — by creating a movement, not just a moment.
Hip-Hop taught me that culture wins when we all win,we just gotta stop thinking small.
As the sky dimmed, one thing was undeniable: S. Dott is more than a performer — he’s a leader pushing a culture forward.
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Watch the Full Interview
Don’t miss this 2LOUD Exclusive with S. Dott as he talks about building New Wave Zydeco, the future of the genre, and why unity among artists is the key to its global takeover.
👉 Watch the full interview on 2LOUD Magazine’s YouTube channel