X de Ouro formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1991, a group of young musicians drawn to samba and funk. They played local bars and festivals for years before their self-titled debut album arrived in 1996. That record included 'Jogou Pesado,' a song that caught on nationally with its direct energy and became their calling card.
The band's lineup has shifted over time, with vocalist Xande de Pilares as the consistent presence. They've worked with artists like Zeca Pagodinho and Beth Carvalho. In 2001, they faced a plagiarism accusation from another group, a legal dispute that eventually resolved in their favor.
They kept recording and touring in the years that followed. Their music, anchored by that early hit, found a steady place in Brazilian playlists and gatherings without much fuss.
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