Quarteto Linha formed in 1998 in Vitória, Espírito Santo, with Renata Rosa on vocals, Vinicius Popó on guitar, Felipe Pomar on bass, and Alexandre Lima on drums. Their self-titled debut album came out the following year, featuring the song 'Eu Tô Naquela' that caught on with listeners. The track's mix of samba and funk elements gave it a distinct feel.
They put out a few more albums in the 2000s, like 'Luz do Sol' in 2002 and 'A Vida É Só pra Frente' in 2005. Their sound kept that samba-funk blend going, and they played live shows around Brazil. Some traditionalists weren't keen on their genre mixing, but the group stuck with it.
In 2001, there was a plagiarism claim about the song 'Deixa a Vida Me Levar' by Zeca Pagodinho, but it was dismissed. They released a compilation called 'O Melhor do Quarteto Linha' in 2008. Their music has a straightforward, rhythmic quality that works well in a live setting.
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