Xote Reggado formed in 1997 in Fortaleza, Ceará, a city in northeastern Brazil. Their music pulls from forró, reggae, and samba, three styles with deep roots in the region. The band's lineup has included Edvaldo Aragão on vocals and guitar, Anderson Cavalcante on bass, Marcos Nunes on percussion, and Roberto Bezerra on drums.
They released their self-titled debut album in 1999. In 2003, the song "Sai de Mim" became their breakout hit. Another track, "Tô Me Embriagando," also appears among their most popular work. Their discography includes later albums like "Do Samba ao Reggae" from 2006 and "Mundo Afora" from 2013.
Some traditionalists in Brazil initially questioned their blend of genres, but the band kept playing their mix. Their sound found an audience that appreciated the crossover, particularly in the northeast.
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