Upgrade formed in Rio de Janeiro with Felipe Guedes on guitar and vocals, Thiago Miranda on drums, Thiago Theodoro on bass, and Felipe Araújo on saxophone. Their debut album Chorinho came out in 2010, followed by Conexões in 2013, Resistência in 2017, and Evolução in 2021.
Their music draws from Brazilian rhythms like chorinho, bossa nova, and samba, sometimes incorporating jazz, funk, or electronic touches. Songs like Destinada, Incondicional, and Submundo show their range.
Some listeners questioned their approach to traditional styles early on. Their later work includes social commentary that has drawn mixed reactions.
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