Tcharles Silva

Tcharles Silva came out of Salvador, Bahia with a sound that mixed the local axé rhythms with funk and pop. His 2002 single "Ralando o Bumbum No Chão" became a massive hit in Brazil, the kind of track that seemed to play at every party for a while. The song's straightforward lyrics and danceable beat connected with listeners, even as some critics dismissed it as too simple.

He followed that success with other songs like "Maria Falsidade" and "Tô Pagando Pra Ver," keeping to that same energetic, party-ready style. His stage shows and some of his lyrics drew criticism from more conservative corners, but the music kept finding its audience. The albums came steadily through the 2000s and into the 2010s, with titles like "O Som Que Sacude" and "Funk do Ralando" that made his approach pretty clear.