Zouglou

Zouglou is a vibrant and rhythmically infectious music genre that originated in Côte d'Ivoire during the 1990s as a form of social commentary and expression among university students. Characterized by its danceable beats and often accompanied by traditional instruments like the balafon, djembe, and talking drum, the genre melds West African melodies with elements of reggae and highlife, reflecting a unique Afro-centric sound. With its catchy choruses and repetitive arrangements, Zouglou serves as a platform for artists to voice their political and social concerns, blending humor and satire with serious and poignant messages that resonate with the urban youth culture. The music of artists such as Magic System has brought international attention to the genre, establishing Zouglou as a significant cultural phenomenon within the West African music scene.

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Single - Released February 7, 2025

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A nous les petits
Aboutou Roots
Affou Keïta
Alain Demari
Allah Therese
Antoinette Konan
Arthur & Sawe
Bagnon
Beta Simon
Betika
Chantal Taïba
David contre goliath
Deza xxl
Didier Bilé
Dinosaure 1er
Dj Boombastik
Ernesto Djédjé
Fadal Dey
Francky Dicaprio
Generation Positive
Génération Mot à Mot
Hervé Denon
Issa Sanogo
Ivory Coast
Jim Kamson
Joelle Seka
Joss Kezo
Kajeem
Koko Hilaire
Lago Paulin
Larry Cheick
Lato Crespino
Les Copines
Les Djigbos
Les Galliets
Les Marabouts d'Afrique
Les Mercenaires
Mawa Traoré
Mercenaires
N'Guess Bon Sens
N'guess Bonsens
NCM
Netth Soul
Nigui-Saff K Dance
Pacome
Petit Sako
R.A.S
Reine Pelagie
Serge Beynaud
Serges Kassy
Shaggy Sharoof
Tangara Speed Ghoda
Tazeboy
Tchagbazu Boys
Zagazougou
Ziké
Tazeboy
Serge Beynaud
Aboutou Roots
N'Guess Bon Sens
Fadal Dey
Ernesto Djédjé
Kajeem
Mawa Traoré
Arthur & Sawe
Chantal Taïba
Petit Sako
Mercenaires
Hervé Denon
Betika
Antoinette Konan
Affou Keïta
Lago Paulin
Nigui-Saff K Dance
N'guess Bonsens
Shaggy Sharoof
Bagnon
Larry Cheick
Jim Kamson
Lato Crespino
Les Mercenaires
Deza xxl
Serges Kassy
Joss Kezo
Francky Dicaprio
Ziké
Dinosaure 1er
Zagazougou
Didier Bilé
Pacome
A nous les petits
Allah Therese
Tangara Speed Ghoda
Beta Simon
David contre goliath
Koko Hilaire
NCM
Les Djigbos
Dj Boombastik
Reine Pelagie
Tchagbazu Boys
R.A.S
Generation Positive
Les Galliets
Alain Demari
Issa Sanogo
Joelle Seka
Les Copines
Netth Soul
Génération Mot à Mot
Ivory Coast
Les Marabouts d'Afrique