Zouk Nation - "Zouk is the dance of the 21st Century"

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Nelson Freitas’ creativity and talent is constantly refreshing the world of zouk music.

Barely a teenager, Freitas learned to entertain through the art of hip-hop and throughout the years the flexibility of his talent has allowed him to flow with the changing vibes of the music industry.

Once a break-dancer, then the front man of the infamous group Quatro Plus, he has also worked as a producer, a writer, a singer and is now the owner of Ghetto Zouk Music.  His connection to his Cape Verdean roots and his passion for hip-hop culture has inspired Freitas to take on the challenge of changing the contemporary sound of the Cape Verdean music.

In 1997 the compilation CD of “MOBASS Presents” was released featuring the track, “Hoje em Dia” (Now a Days), which officially launched Quatro Plus (formally known as Quatro) in the music market.  As one of the lead singers of the group, Quatro Plus went on to release three successful albums “4-Voz” (Four Voices) in 1998, “Bem Conche” (Get to Know Us) in 2002 and “Ultima Viagem” (Last Voyage) in 2004.  Freitas has also produced various collaboration projects, the latest being “Estrelas de 2010″ released in 2006 under Miss Jane Records.

In less than a decade, Freitas has earned a reputation as being one of the  most admired and respected producers, singers and writers in the Cape Verdean as well as the zouk music industry.  With his blend of Cape Verdean Kriol and English lyrics, a twist of R&B and hip-hop incorporated into zouk and traditional Cape Verdean music, Ghetto Zouk Music has a lot more to offer the international music market. Released in October of 2006, Nelson’s debut album has already reached the PLATINUM status in Angola.

Fueled by the hit song “Cre Sabe” the RE release of “The Best of Nelson Freitas” is well on its way to reaching double platinum level.

Nelson Freitas music was featured in the first episode of the Zouk Nation Podcast.

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