The singer-guitarist led a group that mixed samba, funk, and rock with later reggae and hip-hop touches.
For a quick sense of their range, start with the hit "Babalotim" and then try "Do Canindé Ao Samba No Pé." They give you the core of what the band was doing.
Collête's band Babalotim had a genuine hit with their self-titled song in the early 2000s, which gave their debut album its name. That track, along with others like "Posso Ser Inocente, Debochado e Irreverente," showed how they could pull from samba and funk while keeping a rock energy. Their later work on albums like "Terra Firme" brought in reggae and hip-hop, making their sound a specific kind of Brazilian fusion.
Collête formed Babalotim in the early 2000s, with Marcos Valle on drums and Márcio Mello on bass. Their 2003 debut album "Babalotim" followed the success of the single, and later records like "Senhor do Bonfim" incorporated reggae and hip-hop into their samba-funk-rock foundation.
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