A Salvador band that mixed funk and rock, then broke through with English-language hits.
For a quick sense of their range, put 'Winter Breeze' next to 'My Girl (Versão em inglês - Kevin)'. One's a clean pop-rock cut, the other is their breakthrough moment in English.
XING's sound never settled into one lane, they could deliver a straightforward pop-rock track like 'Winter Breeze' and then pivot to something more provocative. Their 2016 English version of 'My Girl' became a genuine breakthrough, showing they could reach listeners beyond Portuguese. Even their holiday track 'Feliz Navidad' has a place in their catalog, which feels both scattered and specific.
They formed in Salvador in 2004 with João Mendes, Saulo Fernandes, Felipe Guedes, and Ninha. Their debut 'Parou, Pensou, Ferrou' set up their blend of pop, rock, and funk, followed by albums like 'Ponto Final' and 'O Santo e o Profano'. The English version of 'My Girl' in 2016 changed things, bringing wider attention alongside criticism for explicit videos and lyrics.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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