A2 formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 2000s with members André Beltrão on vocals, Bem Gil on guitar, and Rafael Castro on drums. They released their debut album 'Onda Nova' in 2005, which included the song 'Cilada' that became their most recognizable track.
Their music drew from samba, pop, and rock, and they toured extensively in Brazil. In 2010, they faced a legal dispute with a record label over rights to their music, though the details of how it was resolved aren't clear from what's available.
They followed up with a second album called 'Quebradeira' and another song called 'Art. 148' that appears among their notable work. Their lyrics sometimes addressed social and political themes, which occasionally drew criticism.
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