zapoida francis
Berlin, BE, Germany
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zapoida francis is a an artist based in Berlin, Germany. His music blends together introspective, indie songwriting with electronic and hyperpop soundscapes, adding touches of punk rock overtures. He utilises dark sonorities, samples, synthesizers, guitars and layered vocals to express himself through his artistry. His work feels nostalgic but with fresh overtones, with a distinctive underlying narrative. After releasing two singles: <a href="spotify:track:0tlCqJah8c9W6midaEFMx2" data-name="eyes">eyes</a> and <a href="spotify:track:54j3vFaNxAEVIrZMygiHSD" data-name="the long run">the long run</a> in 2022 he began experimenting with new ways to make art by integrating web3 digital interactive content such as AR/VR & NFT's into his work. In 2023, along with the release <a href="spotify:track:3vo8Iw664LmmCPYhueFbJ7" data-name="lonely Boy">lonely Boy</a>, he created a video game for his listeners to play while streaming the track. The following release, <a href="spotify:track:7uHQJOrcDWfNOZ0oQGehsN" data-name="Indian Tea Party">Indian Tea Party</a>, featured a sponsored collaboration with the apparel brand “Alien Cleopatra”. The same year, he contributed, in collaboration with <a href="spotify:artist:64IGVIZAUwff9ZGlrWtCU3" data-name="Sky Deep">Sky Deep</a>, music producer and artist from the US, to two songs featured in the soundtrack of the German TV show <a href="spotify:playlist:4f7dzTm0fo9VRt21sXUyA4" data-name="Loving Her (zdf neo)">Loving Her (zdf neo)</a>. 2024 started with the release of <a href="spotify:track:3e20Txv4Y19GBxIWDdhuZq" data-name="CHEMIZTRY">CHEMIZTRY</a>, collaboration with the Swedish artist <a href="spotify:artist:7ivXJdhxFbbdq7G6JcYfWu" data-name="Jack Howchin">Jack Howchin</a> and the Lithuanian singer <a href="spotify:artist:3YbNiYLva38PdATw03DSXH" data-name="Gia Ivy">Gia Ivy</a>, both featuring in an interestingly aesthetic and tragicomic music video. Following <a href="spotify:track:3y2zjUuUMVJ2x4EOrnI0PU" data-name="mankind">mankind</a>, hyperpop queer anthem, with its remixes by <a href="spotify:artist:3xJ54VQTXSMcCYbO1dDhvc" data-name="Nayeli">Nayeli</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4OjSMWGs69CbSs6j0wOkad" data-name="SATIRIC">SATIRIC</a>, and the latest single <a href="spotify:album:5bMXUqWp6YuzFRSYGShFB4" data-name="ashtray girl">ashtray girl</a>. Kicking off 2025, he released the EP "no use", including <a href="spotify:track:3aMqYsiO42By7dsueEgus2" data-name="No Mistake">No Mistake</a> with <a href="spotify:artist:64IGVIZAUwff9ZGlrWtCU3" data-name="Sky Deep">Sky Deep</a>, track previously featured in the <a href="spotify:playlist:4f7dzTm0fo9VRt21sXUyA4" data-name="Loving Her (zdf neo)">Loving Her (zdf neo)</a> soundtrack.
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