Banda Amigos de Aluguel formed in Santos, São Paulo in 1992. They started out playing local bars and festivals, working through the usual early struggles of a new band. Their break came in 1995 with their debut album 'Tudo Certo.' The track 'O Que Será Que Vai Acontecer?' from that album caught on nationally, giving them a real foothold.
They kept releasing albums through the late '90s and early 2000s, including 'Banda Amigos de Aluguel II' in 1997 and 'Ao Vivo no Circo Voador' in 1999. Their sound worked traditional samba rhythms with some funk and pop touches. The lyrics tended to be about everyday things like love and friendship, which probably helped them connect with a broad audience.
There was some noise about a plagiarism accusation in 2005, but it didn't stick. They've kept playing and recording since, maintaining a steady presence in Brazilian music without needing to reinvent themselves every few years.
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