Zimbabwean DJ/Producer Nitefreak has once again been featured on 1001Tracklist’s The Future Of Dance Listing. This comes as the second year running the producer has been featured on the list after his debut on it last year. Nitefreak is named alongside Da Capo, Shimza and Francis Mercier among others.
The 1001Tracklists #TheFutureOfDance2023 list features 101 women and POC artists who have made significant contributions to dance music in 2023. These artists’ productions have been important in defining the sounds of the electronic music world in the past 12 months and will shape the future ahead.
Nitefreak is widely recognised as being one of the DJs at the forefront of the Afro Progressive house movement. His musical journey began in 2009 as a self-taught DJ and Producer. As he has evolved and crafted his sound over the years, Nitefreak has received immense praise, play, and support from Diplo, Black Coffee, Shimza, and many other globally renowned acts.
He is managed by the Forbes-recognized label Deep Root Records and has since then seen a large upswing in global popularity. His music has been featured on massive Spotify and Apple editorial playlists such as Spotify’s New Music Friday, Electronic Rising, Deep House Blend, and Haitian Heat, as well as Apple Music’s Breaking Dance, Afro House Nation, and New In Dance.
From releases with Francis Mercier and Magic System on Spinnin Records to collaborating with Blond:ish and the 3-time grammy nominated duo Amadou & Mariam, Nitefreak has amassed millions of streams. The DJ has received support from Keinemusik, Gorgon City, Nore en Pure, Odesza, and Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.
Nitefreak has reached the Top 5 on Beatport, and even composed music for the UFC’s official documentary for the Cameroonian-French mixed martial artist, Francis Ngannou. He is widely viewed as the fastest-growing DJ/Producer coming out of Zimbabwe.
