Strads

**Strads** (born Fred Zero Quatro) is a Brazilian musician and producer deeply rooted in Recife’s vibrant Manguebeat scene, a cultural movement blending regional Northeastern Brazilian rhythms with global genres like rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. As the frontman of the iconic band Mundo Livre S/A, he helped define the eclectic, experimental sound of 1990s Brazilian alternative music. Under the solo alias Strads, he continues to mash up surf rock, forró, and electronic beats, creating tracks that feel both nostalgic and futuristic—evident in recent releases like the sun-soaked “No Verão” and the hypnotic “Pescador de Loops.” His work often carries a playful, DIY ethos, nodding to Pernambuco’s cultural heritage while embracing quirky, genre-defying collages (check out the psychedelic “Zumbi Mutante” or the laid-back grooves of “Bachata”). A true sonic alchemist, Strads keeps pushing boundaries without losing that signature Northeast Brazilian swagger.

Genres

Brazilian Hip Hop

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Latest Release

No Verão

Strads

Single - Released January 10, 2025