Zouk

Zouk is a rhythmic and melodic genre that originated in the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the early 1980s. It blends elements from traditional Caribbean music with influences from African beats, French ballroom dancing, and modern styles such as funk and R&B. Characterized by its fast tempo and complex, driving drum patterns, Zouk often showcases soaring, harmonious vocals and energetic, syncopated dance rhythms that encourage a sensuous and lively dance scene. Artists like Kaysha and Teeyah have infused Zouk with contemporary sounds, incorporating electronic instruments and production techniques, while groups like Kaoma are known for international hits that brought Zouk to a wider audience. The result is a vibrant, infectious sound that continues to evolve and inspire a diverse array of listeners.

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Mr Goumin, chapitre 2
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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AG BLAXX
Alan Cavé
AlexCkj
Allan Zut
Attachingboy
Axel Merryl
Bamby
Calema
Chandinho Dede
Colette GAZE
Colmix
DJ Fly
DJ KAY
DJ Kawest
DJ Ken
DJ Magickenny
DJ Malvado
DT Keyz
Dadou Pasquet
Dj Jesus
Djodje
Dof'
Fatima Altieri
Filho do Zua
Florence El Luche
Florence Naprix
Francky Vincent
Gio-K
Good Tang
Goulam
Grace Evora
Hiro
Irmãos Verdades
Jackito
Jah D One
James Germain
Jean-Jacques Rojer
Jeff Pierre
Jhayden
Joé Dwèt Filé
Junior Lord
Kalash
Kassav'
Katia Cadet
Kaysha
Kima
Kizomba Sound
Kuduro
Kueena
LIMO
Ledes Diaz
Lord Kossity
Lylah
MARVIN
Matias Damásio
Mika Mendes
Mylena Jardim
Médérice
Nathie Priscilla
NaïckyBeats
Nelson Freitas
Paulo Flores
Paulo Mac
Pusso
Queen Fumi
Raboday Lakay
Raulito Fabregas
Raï Kitoko
Renard Barakissa
Road to Restoration
Ronald Bs
Roody Roodboy
Rui Orlando
Rui Sangara
SIKEM
Santrinos Raphael
Says'z
Senyss
Sev7en
Soraia Ramos
Stony
T-Gui
T-Matt
TROUBLEBOY HITMAKER
Tabou Combo
Tayc
Terra Preta
Thayna
Toofan
Velli Lirx
Warren Saada
Wensly
X-Man
YSN
Ya Cetidon
Ya Levis
Yara Boy
YnG Cole
cevin
djcedd
Tayc
Kalash
Joé Dwèt Filé
DJ Kawest
Calema
Ya Levis
Renard Barakissa
Bamby
Jahyanai
Kaoma
Matias Damásio
Warren Saada
Nelson Freitas
Kaysha
Yasmine
Djodje
DJ Malvado
Says'z
Oswald
Kima
Attachingboy
Kassav'
Soraia Ramos
Saian Supa Crew
Hiro
X-Man
Barth
Lord Kossity
La Compagnie Créole
Rui Orlando
DJ Ken
Toofan
Carimi
Goulam
Edgar Domingos
Stony
Oliver N'Goma
Teddy Hashtag
Francky Vincent
Senyss
J Perry
T-Matt
Low Jay
Enposib
Roody Roodboy
Jessy Matador
Tony Mix
Lino
Steves J. Bryan
Meddy
Alan Cavé
Yuri da Cunha
Pompis
Dee End
Lucas e Orelha
MARVIN
Tabanka Djaz
YSN
Santrinos Raphael
Wendyyy
5Lan
Meiitod
Master Jake
Filho do Zua
Wilson
Baky
Princess' Lover
Perle Lama
Puto Portugues
Jacob Desvarieux
Junior Lord
Paulo Flores
Matieu White
Les Deesses
K-Reen
Jahyanai King
Mika Mendes
T-Gui
LIMO
Richard Cavé
T-ANSYTO
Teeyah
TROUBLEBOY HITMAKER
Jennifer Dias
AndyBeatz
Eric Virgal
Ary
Johnny Ramos
Warren
Irmãos Verdades
Medhy Custos
Harry Diboula
DJ Fly
Cassiya
Alain Ramanisum
Fatima Altieri
Paille
Camilo Domingos
Lynnsha
Philip Monteiro