Rec Jay came together in Rio de Janeiro in the early 2000s, with Kevinho as the vocalist. Their music pulls from funk carioca and Brazilian samba, a mix they sometimes call 'batidão.' The group's name is short for 'Recording Jay,' which nods to their focus on capturing something of their city's sound.
In 2017, their single 'Quando Ela Samba' took off, becoming a hit across Brazil. That track, along with others like 'Atitude É Viver (Aumenta o Volume)' and 'Na Batida,' helped define their approach: upbeat, danceable rhythms built from those local styles.
They've put out a few albums, including 'Rec Jay' in 2016, 'Som do Morro' in 2018, and 'Quando Ela Samba' in 2020. The lineup has included Kevinho, DJ RD, MC Brinquedo, MC Pedrinho, and MC Jottapê, though the specifics of who played when aren't always clear from the available notes.
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