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Rei da Cacimbinha is a Brazilian arrocha band, formed in September 2014 by members Giovani Macedo, Igor Menezes and Hélio Pires.[1] Rei da Cacimbinha was formed in south Bahia, in Vitória da Conquista.[2] Vocalist Hélio Pires (John Falcão), however, is from Barra da Estiva, located in the Chapada Diamantina mountain range.[3]
Rei da Cacimbinha | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil |
| Genres | Arrocha, forró, brega |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | KL Produtora (2014-present) |
| Members | Giovani Macedo Igor Menezes Hélio Pires |
The band rose to fame after the success of its song "Muriçoca", which has more than 8.5 million views on YouTube.[4] Supported by their Internet fame, the band is currently performing about 20 shows per month.[citation needed] The band recorded a DVD of their performance in Messias, Alagoas where they were performing before an audience of 30,000 people.[citation needed]
The band has been constantly receiving news about being plagiarized.[when?] Songs in the band's repertoire include: "Muriçoca", "Pop 100", "Meu pai é foda", "Comendo a quilo", and "Vai pegar gelo". Pop 100's music video was filmed in Recife, Pernambuco.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Rei da Cacimbinha é a banda baiana melhor colocada no ranking do Google". Correio24Horas. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Carnaval reúne Kit Ilusão, Luxúria e Rei da Cacimbinha em Porto Nacional". G1. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Rei da Cacimbinha e Duas Medidas fazem festa de ressaca do São João". G1. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ Tiago Dias. "Cantor de "Muriçoca", Rei da Cacimbinha viu cachê multiplicar em 1 ano". Uol. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Rei da Cacimbinha promete grande show em Teresina cantando seus maiores sucessos". G1. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "O Rei da Cacimbinha, do hit Muriçoca, grava clipe no Recife". Diário de Pernambuco. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Rei da Cacimbinha leva arrocha irreverente para apresentação em Vilas do Atlântico". R7. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2016.