Rei da Cacimbinha
Rei da Cacimbinha | |
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| Origin | Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil |
| Genres | Arrocha, forró, brega |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | KL Produtora (2014-present) |
| Members | Giovani Macedo Igor Menezes Hélio Pires |
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]
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. The band recorded a DVD of their performance in Messias, Alagoas where they were performing before an audience of 30,000 people.
The band has been constantly receiving news about being plagiarized. 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
- ↑ "Rei da Cacimbinha é a banda baiana melhor colocada no ranking do Google". Correio24Horas. 12 July 2015. Archived from the original on 23 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.