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JayThug
JayThug came together in São Paulo with João Paulo handling vocals and Jorge Luiz on instruments. Their song 'Modinha' came out in 1998 and got some attention...
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JayThug came together in São Paulo with João Paulo handling vocals and Jorge Luiz on instruments. Their song 'Modinha' came out in 1998 and got some attention for its direct lyrics, which didn't sit well with everyone at the time. They put out a debut album called 'Almas Gêmeas' that mixed samba with rap and pop touches.
You can hear that blend on tracks like 'O Moleque Não Para' and 'Paga Pau', there's a rhythmic push behind the melodies that feels grounded in the city. They worked with other Brazilian artists including Racionais MC's and Beth Carvalho, keeping their sound connected to different corners of the local scene without smoothing out the edges.
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