Di Melo
Kilariô / Pernalongo
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Release
7inch
SKU : BRZ45083NB
Description
two tracks from Roberto De Melo Santos. Born in 1949 in Recife (Brazil),
and despite a small discography, he is considered among the true icons of
Brazilian soul music under his artist alias, Di Melo.
His self-titled debut album from 1975 has long been collectible for its
irresistible Brazilian-funk sound, pleasing the Brazilian, B-Boy breaks, funk
collectors, and sample hunters alike. With original copies for the album now
fetching crazy sums, we felt these tracks needed another moment in the
sun for all to enjoy.
For this release we selected two of our favourite cuts from this cult
album, ‘Kilariô' and ‘Pernalonga'. Coincidentally these two gems were
released on Odeon Records in 1975 as a rare promo campacto (a Brazilian
7", which plays at 33rpm). 'Kilariô' is a pure Brazilian-soul classic. All the
right elements gel together, whilst Di Melo works his relaxed vocal magic
over the top. ‘Pernalonga', with its catchy guitar and horns intro, loose
break-beat drum, has the feel-good factor which some may recognize as
one of the samples behind N.A.S.A featuring David Byrne, & Chali 2na's
'The People Tree' from 2009.
Di Melo is still recording to this day, releasing an album with Cotonete
on Favorite Recordings in 2019 - a true don.
Tracklist
A. Kilariô
B. Pernalonga
B. Pernalonga
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