I Core formed in São Paulo with vocalists Alysson Rosa and Raphael Soares, guitarist Denílson Oliveira, and drummer Léo Brandão. Their early work mixed samba, pop, and rock in ways that didn't immediately find a mainstream audience. They released their debut album 'Não Se Acomode' in 2006.
Things shifted with their 2009 album 'Melhor Assim,' whose title track became a hit. The song's themes of resilience connected with listeners, and the band followed it with albums like 'Na Batida do Seu Coração' in 2012 and 'Identidade' in 2015. Their lyrics often touched on social issues alongside personal themes.
They've worked with artists like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. The group's sound comes from Rosa's vocals, Soares's lyrics, Oliveira's guitar work, and Brandão's drumming.
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