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Quanto mais curtido melhor 1998
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Quanto mais curtido melhor

In 1998, Cidade Negra released Quanto mais curtido melhor, an album that delves into the roots of reggae with influences from 70s funk and soul, a sound the band had been developing since their beginnings in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro. The lineup for this work included Bino Farias on bass, Ras Bernardo on vocals, Da Ghama on guitar, and Lazão on drums, who had already explored this fusion of styles inspired by artists like Bob Marley and Tim Maia. Cidade Negra's lyrics, known for addressing themes of love and sociocultural issues, find in this album a space to reflect on urban life and everyday experiences, as can be seen in tracks like Nos barracos da cidade.

Year
1998
Songs
11
Duration
46 min 59 seg
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11 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Já foi

4:05
02

Ponto de mutação

4:16
03

Sábado à noite

4:27
04

Rio pro mar

4:10
05

A estrada

4:42
06

Voltando pra casa

3:35
07

O vacilão

3:56
08

A cor do sol

4:33
09

Nos barracos da cidade

4:45
10

Os anjos

4:02
11

País da fantasia

4:28

About the album

Quanto mais curtido melhor, according to DoReSol

Within Quanto mais curtido melhor, songs like Já foi and Voltando pra casa stand out for their energy and the distinctive groove that characterizes the band. The production of this album, released in 1998, was built on the foundation of experimentation and passion for the Jamaican rhythm, seeking a unique sound that would resonate with the Brazilian reality. The band, originally formed in 1986, already had a trajectory that had led them to explore various musical facets, but in this work, a very defined sonic identity is consolidated, where instrumentation and vocal melodies intertwine in a particular way.

This album, Quanto mais curtido melhor, represents a key moment in Cidade Negra's discography, showcasing the maturity of their musical proposal. The band, which has maintained its essence over the years, even after a dissolution in 2022 and its subsequent reactivation by Bino and Toni Garrido, has always sought to connect with its audience through honest lyrics and contagious rhythms. The recording of this album took place in a context of sonic exploration, where the influence of funk and classic rock merged organically with reggae, creating an unmistakable style.