• Zuzuka Poderosa is a Brazilian-Indonesian vocalist, DJ, and cultural innovator known for her electrifying fusion of Brazilian Boogie, global bass, and Afro-Latin rhythms. Born in Espírito Santo Brazil, she grew up in Rio de Janeiro and spent part of her youth in the West Indies before relocating to Brooklyn, New York, to study jazz vocal improvisation.

    Recognized as a trailblazer in the global EDM scene, Zuzuka has been highlighted by many articles for her dynamic performances and genre-defying sound . Her live shows are known for their high energy, combining fierce vocals with infectious beats that ignite dance floors worldwide.

  • Zuzuka Poderosa’s signature sound, Brazilian Boogie! Her trilingual vocals—Portuguese, Spanish, and English—ride over cutting-edge beats with fierce style and lyrical purpose. Drawing from her roots in Brazil and her life in New York City, her music breaks boundaries across genres and continents. Whether on stage or in the studio, Zuzuka crafts tracks that are rebellious, danceable, and culturally resonant.

  • Zuzuka Poderosa As a collaborator, brings fearless creativity, sonic vision, and unmistakable energy to every project. Her work fuses Brazilian boogie, baile funk, global bass, and Afro-diasporic club sounds with a deep sense of identity, resistance, and innovation.

    She’s collaborated with a diverse and genre-defying lineup of artists, including:

    Gregor Salto, Marcelo D2, Anahí, Gnucci, Dave Nada, DJ Rekha, Jubilee, and DJ Edgar—spanning Latin pop, hip-hop, global bass, and experimental club music.

    She’s also delivered standout projects with:

    • Captain Planet & Raphael Futura – fiery remixes and original tracks – blending retro-futuristic Latin vibes

    • Kush Arora and Nego Mozambique – pushing sonic boundaries with a raw experimental edge

    • Featured on Anahí’s “Boom Cha” – infusing her trilingual fire into mainstream Latin pop

    She has shared stages with global trailblazers like M.I.A., Princess Nokia, Branko, and Jubilee, becoming a staple in scenes that connect Afro-diasporic and Latinx club cultures across continents.

    From underground clubs in Berlin to major festivals like Afropunk and SXSW, Zuzuka’s collaborative work speaks to a new musical frontier—radical, rhythmic, and deeply global.

    As a cultural thought leader, she has also lectured at NYU in a Contemporary Brazilian Music course led by Professor Jason Stanyek, further amplifying her role in shaping diasporic music discourse.

    She appears in Béco Dranoff’s acclaimed documentary, “Beyond Ipanema: Brazilian Waves in Global Music”, which explores Brazil’s global sonic impact.

    “Zuzuka is the sonic link between Rio’s underground and the global dance floor.” – PRI’s The World

    Whether you’re curating a culture-forward lineup, booking a genre-bending performer, or seeking a fearless collaborator, Zuzuka brings unmatched global impact and energy—rooted in resistance, innovation, and identity.

  • Zuzuka Poderosa has rocked stages from Brooklyn warehouses to international festival crowds—bringing her signature sound Brazilian Boogie! Also her explosive blend of Carioca Bass, baile funk, and global bass to North America, South America, and Europe. Her performances are electric: bold, immersive, and unapologetically high-energy. Whether she’s hyping the mic or spinning behind the decks, Zuzuka commands the room and transforms it into a sweaty, sonic rebellion.

    She’s performed at events and venues including:

    • Afropunk Festival (NYC)

    • SXSW (Austin, TX)

    • Red Bull Music Academy

    • MoMA PS1 Warm Up

    • Underground club circuits from Berlin to Bogotá

  • Zuzuka’s music has been featured by major media outlets like NPR, MTV, PRI’s The World, and OkayAfrica. She earned a spot on NPR’s “Best Beats of Summer”, a milestone that helped cement her status as a cultural disruptor in the global music movement.

    Zuzuka’s sound has crossed into television, with tracks featured in:

    • Netflix’s “Jane The Virgin”

    • CBS’s “Elementary”

    • Hulu’s “East Los High”

    • FOX’s “Rosewood”

  • Zuzuka has been spotlighted by major outlets including NPR, MTV Iggy, Latina Magazine, and OkayAfrica for her role in shaping the sound of global electronic music. Critics praise her as a bold voice in the Latinx diaspora, an artist unafraid to blend political commentary with party-starting energy. Her music has been called “revolutionary,” “genre-defying,” and “a cultural wake-up call set to a danceable beat.”

  • You can stream Zuzuka’s music on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Dive into “Moqueca” and explore her growing catalog of international collaborations and remixes. Follow her on Instagram @zuzukapoderosa for updates on new drops, tour dates, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

  • Zuzuka is available for live shows, DJ sets, collaborations, and press interviews. She brings global energy and uncompromising authenticity to every project. CONTACT