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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Rodeo
Single - Released June 9, 2026

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ADB
AndyBeatz
Anselmo Ralph
Badoxa
Bazzarba
Bisso na Bisso
Black Vision
Cadie Nelva
Calema
Camilo Domingos
Charlotte Dipanda
Ciente Romântico
Colmix
Darline Desca
Dee End
Djodje
Dof'
Don Kikas
Drea Dury
Edgar Domingos
Elji Beatzkilla
Emma'a
Fatima Altieri
Fdy Phenomen
Filho do Zua
Florence El Luche
Francky Vincent
Gil Semedo
Goulam
Hiro
Irina Barros
Irmãos Verdades
J Perry
Jahyanai
Johnny Ramos
Jorge Neto
Joé Dwèt Filé
Junior Lord
K-Reen
Kalash
Kaysha
Kim
Ky Sheny
LIMO
Ledes Diaz
Lejemea
Loony Johnson
Lord Kossity
Low Jay
LÉA CHURROS
MARVIN
Magical Nrick
Marijosé Alie
Matias Damásio
Mik L
Mika Mendes
Mikado
Mobass
Nelson Freitas
Neyna
Oliver N'Goma
Paulo Flores
Philip Monteiro
Pompis
Rahiz
Raiser Suena Nitido
Raï Kitoko
Renan Pitanga
Roland Brival
Roody Roodboy
Santrinos Raphael
Sha
Singuila
Skuco
Sky to Be
Soraia Ramos
Steves J. Bryan
T-ANSYTO
Tabou Combo
Tafa Mi-Soleil
Tence Mena
Teo No Beat
Tony Fika
Tony Mix
Tony Z
Vebe
Velli Lirx
Walter Ananaz
Warren Saada
Willy William
Wilson
X-Man
YSN
Ya Cetidon
Ya Levis
Yasmine
YnG Cole
Yola Semedo
Young Chang MC
Yuri da Cunha
Willy William
Kalash
Joé Dwèt Filé
Calema
DJ Kawest
Kim
Mikado
Bamby
Badoxa
Nelson Freitas
Kaoma
Teo No Beat
Ya Levis
Warren Saada
Singuila
Anselmo Ralph
Edgar Domingos
Kaysha
C4 Pedro
Djodje
Jahyanai
Irina Barros
Matias Damásio
Says'z
Gerilson Insrael
LÉA CHURROS
Oswald
Soraia Ramos
Kassav'
Yasmine
Anderson Mário
Lisandro Cuxi
Elji Beatzkilla
Rui Orlando
Jessy Matador
Barth
Lord Kossity
La Compagnie Créole
Hiro
Emma'a
X-Man
Toofan
DJ Ken
YSN
MARVIN
Francky Vincent
Neyna
Stony
Filho do Zua
Carimi
Senyss
Oliver N'Goma
Black Vision
T-Matt
Loony Johnson
Nesly
Tony Mix
Roody Roodboy
Low Jay
Enposib
Tabanka Djaz
Goulam
T-Gui
Dee End
Lucas e Orelha
Mik L
Teddy Hashtag
Davi Sabbag
Santrinos Raphael
Meddy
Alan Cavé
Tony Z
Wendyyy
Meiitod
Wilson
5Lan
Yuri da Cunha
Junior Lord
Renan Pitanga
Les Deesses
Baky
Cadie Nelva
Master Jake
Perle Lama
Matieu White
Jacob Desvarieux
Paulo Flores
Princess' Lover
J Perry
Puto Portugues
Yola Semedo
Jahyanai King
Johnny Ramos
Mika Mendes
LIMO
T-ANSYTO
Camilo Domingos
Steves J. Bryan
Richard Cavé
Teeyah