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Nelson Freitas
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Bio
Nelson Freitas, a talented Dutch singer, actor, and record artist, from Cape Verde. Born in Netherlands, but exposed to Cape Verdean music from a young age. In the late 1990s, he was a member of the R&B group Quatro Plus, but it wasn't until 2006 that he launched his first solo album, Magic. The album received critical acclaim and thrust him to stardom in the Cape Verdean and European music scenes. Freitas has since released numerous successful albums, including "Four (2016)", and has collaborated with many acclaimed artists. He's also an actor and producer, having worked with several artists and produced multiple albums. With his smooth vocals and fusion of Cape Verdean and contemporary music styles, Freitas has earned various awards, including African Music Magazine Awards.
Discography
Albums14
Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly2024 • AlbumTracks: 12
She's Dangerous (Xtra Remixes)
She's Dangerous (Xtra Remixes)2022 • AlbumTracks: 5
Dpos D' Quarentena
Dpos D' Quarentena2021 • AlbumTracks: 11
Unplugged (Live)
Unplugged (Live)2019 • AlbumTracks: 14
Sempre Verão
Sempre Verão2019 • AlbumTracks: 14
Água Grande
Água Grande2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
Saber Aceitar
Saber Aceitar2017 • AlbumTracks: 11
Four
Four2016 • AlbumTracks: 12
Live at Coliseu dos Recreios
Live at Coliseu dos Recreios2015 • AlbumTracks: 21
Elevate
Elevate2013 • AlbumTracks: 14
My Zouk Hits
My Zouk Hits2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
My Life
My Life2010 • AlbumTracks: 14
Magic II
Magic II2008 • AlbumTracks: 13
Magic
Magic2006 • AlbumTracks: 19
EPs1
Dpos D'Quarentena (Deluxe Edition)
Dpos D'Quarentena (Deluxe Edition)2021 • EPTracks: 5
Singles1
Satisfy You
Satisfy You2024 • SingleTracks: 1
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