5 Contra 1 formed in São Paulo in 1987, with Nando Reis on vocals and songwriting. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1989 and included the track 'Quero Ver,' which became popular in Brazil. The band's sound mixed rock, funk, and reggae from the start.
Over time, the lineup changed. Paulinho Moska left in 1993, followed by Felipe Cordeiro and Sergio Lazzarini the next year, leaving Reis and Fernando Porto as the core. They kept recording, putting out albums like 'Adonde Esta o Amor?' in 2000 and 'Tudo por Nada' in 2003. Later work included songs such as 'Cinza' and 'Água de Cacimba.'
In recent years, the group has performed with Reis, Porto, Marcelus Borges, and Marcio Arantes. They released '5 Contra 1 25 Anos' in 2012. Their music remains part of the Brazilian scene, known for its blend of styles and Reis's distinctive voice.
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