7 o Musical formed in the early 2000s in Rio de Janeiro with Dudu Nobre on lead vocals, Marcelinho Moreira on guitar and vocals, and Igor Canário on drums and vocals. They started playing samba, funk, and soul around the city while dealing with the usual financial struggles of a new band.
Their 2012 single "Ele Vai Voltar" became a national hit in Brazil, a soulful ballad that connected with listeners and brought them wider attention. The song's success led to some criticism about populist appeal, but it established them as a working band with an audience.
They followed with albums like their self-titled 2012 release, 2015's "Inabalável," and 2018's "Deixa a Vida te Levar," expanding their sound to include funk, pop, and gospel elements. Other songs like "Olha Pra Mim" and "Sete Pragas" became part of their setlists at energetic live shows.
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