4 Azes formed as a quartet in the 1990s with Neguinho da Beija-Flor on guitar and vocals, Marcos Paiva on keyboards and vocals, Bino Farias on percussion, and André Costa on drums. Their debut album came out in 1996, and they followed it with releases like "O Jogo Começou" in 2000 and "Som das Ruas" in 2010.
Their music mixed samba, funk, and soul, and sometimes touched on social or political themes. This approach drew criticism from some who felt it promoted a negative image, though the band kept at it.
Songs like "O Jogo Começou" and "My Girl" show their blend of styles. The group's work found listeners both in Brazil and abroad.
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