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Pollo
Pollo (to the right), performing with MC Guimê.
Pollo (to the right), performing with MC Guimê.
Background information
OriginSão Paulo, Brazil
GenresHip hop, pop rap
Years active2011-2013
2013-active
LabelsCasa 1, Maximo Produtora, Radar Records, Som Livre
MembersLuiz Tomim
DJ Kalfani
Adriel de Menezes
Websitewww.issoepollo.com.br

Pollo (sometimes stylized as POLLO)[1] is a rap group[2] formed in 2010 in São Paulo, Brazil by the MCs Luiz Tomim (also known as “Tomim”), Adriel de Menezes (also known as "AdR"), and DJ Kalfani.[3] The band found fame with its hit “Vagalumes”, which has had over 30 million views on YouTube.[4][5] In September 2013, after the disappearance of Adriel Luis Tomim, DJ Kalfani and Luiz Tomim announced they were fulfilling the touring schedule and commitments until 31 December 2013, when they would disband and stop performing.[6] Three days later, after a decision by the remaining band members, Adriel stated that the band would not discontinue.

Biography

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2011-2012: Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo

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The group was originally formed in 2010, recording and writing entirely in a home production environment, and distributing their music via the Internet. The first song which was professionally studio recorded was "Trama", in 2010. Pollo became known on the Internet for the song "Zica do Bagui", from collaborator Bonde da Stronda. In 2012, they announced a new member, DJ Kalfani, son of KL Jay from Racionais MC’s.[7][8] In 2012, the group released the clips "Trama", "Pirituba City", "As Quatro", "Buxixos & Simpatias", and "Vagalumes".

According to Brasil Hot Airplay,[9] the song "Vagalumes" was one of the most requested songs on radio. It was also included in the soundtrack of Rede Globo's telenovela Sangue Bom.[10][11][12][13] With the participation of singer Ivo Mozart,[14] the song was nominated in, and won, the categories of best song and music video of the year. The song currently has over 30 million views on YouTube. In the same year, the band released their first album titled "Vim Para Dominar o Mundo" which could be downloaded for free on iTunes.[3][15][16][17][18]

2013–present

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In 2014, the band released a new album, under the label Som Livre, called "777".

Discography

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Albums

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  • Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo (2012)
  • 777 (2014)

Singles

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  • "Vagalumes" (featuring Ivo Mozart)
  • "Zika do Bagui" (with Bonde da Stronda)
  • "Piritubacity"
  • "As Quatro"
  • "Trama"
  • "Buxixo & Simpatia"
  • "Exceção da Regra"
  • "Fiesta Muy Loka"
  • "Vim Pra Dominar O Mundo"(feat Terra Preta)

Music videos

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Year Song Album
2011 Pollo - Trama (Feat. Fernanda Chagas) Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo[19]
2011 Pollo - Buxixos & Simpatas Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo
2011 Pollo - Piritubacity Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo
2012 Pollo - Exceção da Regra
2012 Pollo - As Quatro Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo[20]
2012 Pollo - Vagalumes (Feat. Ivo Mozart) Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo[21]
2012 Bonde da Stronda (Feat. Pollo) - Zika do Bagui Corporação[22]
2013 Pollo - Meu Bonde Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo
2013 Pollo - Love Song Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo
2014 Pollo - Seu Lugar (Feat. P.I.) Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo

References

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  1. ^ "EGO - Após sumiço, Adriel, da banda Pollo, diz que banda não vai acabar - notícias de Famosos". Ego.globo.com. 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  2. ^ "Rap da Pollo abre o Atlântida Festival - Entretenimento - Zero Hora - Entretenimento - Zero Hora". Zerohora.clicrbs.com.br. 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  3. ^ a b "Pollo Biografia". Webdahora.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Pollo estoura com Vagalumes. Vai ser o único hit do grupo? Relembre artistas que tiveram um só sucesso - Fotos - R7 Música". Entretenimento.r7.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  5. ^ "Formada por bandas como Pollo e Bonde da Stronda, cena do rap mostra seu lado mais pop - Últimas Notícias - UOL Música". Musica.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  6. ^ "'Ano novo, vida nova', diz o cantor Tomim sobre fim da banda Pollo". Globo.com. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Pollo Biografia / tudo sobre a banda pollo". jovem.ig.com.br. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  8. ^ "G1 - 'Base é rap, mas curtimos misturar', diz Pollo sobre hit em 'Sangue bom' - notícias em Música". G1.globo.com. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  9. ^ "single da banda pollo vagalumes, vensedor em musica e e videoclipe do ano - mixtv". Mixtv.com.br. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
  10. ^ ""Tudo o que falamos na nossa música estamos vivendo" diz líder da banda Pollo, dona do hit Vagalume - Acontece - Novelas e Famosos - MdeMulher - Editora Abril". Contigo.abril.com.br. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  11. ^ "EGO - 'Cachê foi vodca', lembram meninos da Pollo, donos do hit 'Vagalumes' - notícias de Ego Teen". Ego.globo.com. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  12. ^ "UOL Mais > Pollo comemora música "Vagalumes" em novela e toca ao vivo" (in Portuguese). Mais.uol.com.br. 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  13. ^ Torricelli Medeiros (2014-03-30). "Vagalumes - Pollo - Tema de Giane em Sangue Bom!". Midiatotal.net. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  14. ^ "Pollo na TV Record". noticias.r7.com. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  15. ^ Rabassallo, Luciana (19 February 2013). "Hit no Youtube, grupo Pollo explica sucesso repentino: "Não estaríamos aqui sem a internet"". Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  16. ^ "Banda Pollo". noticias.r7.com. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  17. ^ "Pollo CD Vim Pra Dominar o Mundo MTV". mtv.uol.com.br. Archived from the original on 27 December 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  18. ^ "RedeTV - Pollo Banda Pollo explica lançamento nacional de CD em 12/12/12 na RedeTV". www.redetv.com.br. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  19. ^ "Pollo music video trama". teennacional.com.br. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  20. ^ "Pollo music video as quatro". Raplongavida.com.br. Retrieved 2013-01-25.[permanent dead link‍]
  21. ^ "Pollo Biografia / tudo sobre a banda pollo". jovem.ig.com.br. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  22. ^ "Assuntos no Twitter - quinta-feira, tópico para promover lançamento de clipe do Bonde da Stronda com a pollo". www.g1.globo.com. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
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