Check Matte formed in São Paulo in 2007, with Nando Reis on vocals, Felipe Cordeiro on guitar, Lelê Gazzola on bass, and Ricardo Japinha on drums. Their self-titled debut album came out in 2009 and included 'Cada vez mais,' which became their breakout track. The song's mix of reggae and Brazilian rhythms gave them an early foothold.
They played festivals like Rock in Rio and Coachella, and shared bills with acts like The Wailers and Ziggy Marley. Other songs from that period, like 'Disfarces' and 'Erupção,' kept a similar groove-driven feel. In 2012, they faced a copyright dispute over a sample in 'Não posso mais,' which led to a brief pause.
After that, they kept recording and touring, though the lineup details get fuzzy. Their catalog includes tracks like 'Inalteravel' and 'Itatinga,' which stick to that blend of reggae, pop, and samba they started with. They never really left that pocket.
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