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Osk Reis
Osk Reis was born in Cubatão, São Paulo in 1926 and later moved to Rio de Janeiro. He formed the group Os Reis in 1960 after playing with various other...
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Osk Reis was born in Cubatão, São Paulo in 1926 and later moved to Rio de Janeiro. He formed the group Os Reis in 1960 after playing with various other musical ensembles. Their breakthrough came in 1963 with the recording of 'Devo Não Nego, Pago Quando Puder,' a song he co-wrote with Benedito Lacerda.
The track became an immediate hit, reaching the top of the charts and staying on radio for months. Its playful lyrics about postponing debts until possible resonated with many Brazilians during difficult economic times. Other songs like 'Beque de Ponta' and 'De Repente Felicio' also became part of their repertoire.
Some critics argued that 'Devo Não Nego, Pago Quando Puder' promoted a disrespectful attitude toward financial obligations. Osk Reis defended the song, maintaining it reflected a common sentiment rather than encouraging irresponsibility.
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