A street-born band from Bahia that mixed Brazilian rhythms with lyrics that got them into trouble.
For a sense of their mix, try 'Sé muy bien' or 'O que foi não será'. They're good examples of how the band kept things direct even as their sound evolved.
They started playing on the streets around 2000, and their early sound had a raw quality that some found rough. Songs like 'Sé muy bien' and 'Ya te vi' show how they blended Brazilian rhythms with straightforward lyrics, often touching on social and political topics. That direct approach drew criticism and even legal action in 2006 over a song about a politician, but they kept writing that way anyway.
Formed in Salvador, Bahia around 2000 with vocalist André Léo, guitarist Léo Neto, and percussionist Ramon Paes at the core. Over time, their sound picked up elements of reggae, funk, and samba, releasing albums like 'Você É o Último Que Eu Amei' in 2003 and 'Vem Ser Feliz' in 2006. The lineup stayed centered on those three, with other musicians coming and going as needed.
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