Zona Simz Visual Storyteller – The Creative Force Behind 808slide & Culture-Driven Content

From capturing cinematic moments to crafting the sound behind them, Zona Simz is the blueprint.

As the visionary behind 808slide, Zona has built a brand that lives at the intersection of visual storytelling and music production — where style meets substance, and every frame feels like a feeling.

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Meet Zona Simz – Visual Storyteller of ATL Culture and Sound

Derty December: A December to Remember : As the visionary behind 808slide, Zona Simz — visual storyteller and creative director — has built a brand that lives at the intersection of storytelling and sound. In November 2024, he dropped one of his cleanest visual projects yet — Derty December, a vibey, cinematic music visual for artist Rotimi. The shoot was everything ATL nightlife and Afro-fusion flavor needed.

From camera work to editing, it was signature 808slide: bold, smooth, and deeply rhythmic — like a visual beat drop.

Working with a Legend: Zona Simz x SickFlo

Collaborating with a legend like SickFlo is no small task — it’s pressure, legacy, and raw art in motion. But Zona Simz didn’t just meet the moment — he matched the energy.

Through 808slide, Zona helped bring SickFlo’s lyrical tenacity to life with visuals that felt as powerful as the bars. His ability to study SickFlo’s tone, delivery, and message allowed him to create video work that was visually aligned with the storytelling in the music — elevated, gritty, and deeply intentional.

Whether it was performance edits or story-driven visuals, Zona knew how to build scenes that respected the legend, while also showing his own creative growth in real time.

These weren't just videos — they were cinematic chapters in SickFlo's legacy.

And Zona’s lens helped write them.

Helping LULMagazine Tell Stories That Stick

Zona's impact with LULMagazine goes beyond campaign shoots — it's been a cultural boost behind the brand.

Through his editing, visuals, and collaboration, he’s helped digitally bring stories to life that once only lived in print or on stage. From interviews to editorial clips, event coverage to social mini-films — 808slide has helped LUL translate the emotion, energy, and purpose behind each story visually.

And that has moved the brand forward.

Events gained more reach with high-energy recap footage
Print moments became shareable digital pieces
LUL’s visual voice became more recognizable thanks to his eye

Zona Simz helped turn moments into movement.

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The Beat Behind the Lens

What makes Zona stand out? He’s also a music producer, bringing sonic vision to his shoots. That’s why his visuals move like music — because the man behind the camera understands rhythm, energy, and flow in ways that feel intuitive.

He's streamlined visuals + sound into a hybrid that ignites every project he touches.

What Makes 808slide Stand Out

Rich, warm visual tones
Story-first editing
Authenticity in every frame
Culture-rooted vision that feels like ATL

Whether it's for an independent artist, a local brand, or a viral moment — 808slide always leaves a mark.

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Giving Flowers Where They’re Due

Zona Simz is the type of creative who makes you want to level up — not just because of what he creates, but how he builds. 808slide isn’t just a brand, it’s a blueprint. And we’re giving him his flowers for shaping stories, sounds, and the future of digital culture.