Zapapaya

Zapapaya is a French-Colombian producer and DJ based between Paris and Cartagena, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with a modern, organic and sun-drenched sound. With a distinctive identity rooted in Afro Latin House, he embodies the fusion of heritage and innovation. After a decade composing for others, he launched his solo project in 2023, exploring Afro-Colombian folklore through collaborations with La Burgo, DJ Corpas, Son Palenque and Palenque Records. This first chapter became a manifesto to his Caribbean roots. In 2024, Aurora with La Negra Hawkins, released on Bob Sinclar’s Africanism, established his name on the global Afro House scene — a luminous ritual between tribal house and Latin spirituality, supported by Moblack, Nitefreak and Lazarusman. 2025 marked a turning point with El Preso feat. Fruko & Caleño — a bold Afro Latin House remake of the salsa classic — and Jardin d’Hiver, an official remix of Henri Salvador, bridging French elegance and tropical melancholy. Performing across Paris, London, Athens, Bogotá and Cartagena, Zapapaya continues to shape the sound of a new Afro Latin House generation.