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O Atropelo

O Atropelo came out of Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s with a sound that mixed axé, samba, and reggae. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1993, followed by...

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O Atropelo's sharp Bahian rhythms and social bite

A Salvador band from the '90s that mixed axé, samba, and reggae with lyrics that didn't shy away from trouble.

For their mix of danceable rhythm and social commentary, start with 'Traíra.' For something with a bit more edge, 'Lobo Mau' holds up.

They came out of Salvador in the early '90s with a sound that felt like a street party but carried real weight. The title track 'Traíra' became a major hit about betrayal that people still play, while other songs like 'Lobo Mau' tackled social issues with a sharp humor that drew criticism. Their name translates to 'The Run Over,' which fit the pushback they got.

Their self-titled debut arrived in 1993, followed by 'Traíra' the next year. They kept at it through the decade with records like 'Axé Sudão' in 1995 and a live album from Salvador in 1996. By the late '90s they had a 'best of' collection, but the early material is what stuck.

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O Atropelo came out of Salvador, Bahia in the early 1990s with a sound that mixed axé, samba, and reggae. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1993, followed by the album 'Traíra' the next year. That title track became a major hit, a song about betrayal that people still play at parties.

The band's lyrics often dealt with social issues like racism and poverty, sometimes with a sharp humor that drew criticism from conservative groups. Their name translates to 'The Run Over,' which seemed to fit the pushback they got. They kept at it through the decade, releasing records like 'Axé Sudão' in 1995 and a live album from Salvador in 1996.

Other songs like 'Lobo Mau' and 'A Gente Briga Mas Se Ama' showed their range, from tougher social commentary to relationship stories set to those same danceable rhythms. By the late '90s they had a 'best of' collection out, but the early material, especially 'Traíra,' is what stuck.

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