Grammy-nominated Canadian ensemble, BADBADNOTGOOD, present the
latest edition of Mr Bongo's iconic Brazil 45 boxset series
Hailing from Toronto, the band who now comprise of Alexander Sowinski, Chester
Hansen and Leland Whitty, made their name by crossing genres and developing a
distinctive amalgamation of jazz, hip hop and psychedelic grooves. Their rise to the
forefront of their scene, has led to collaborations with icons such as Tyler, The
Creator, Kendrick Lamar, MF Doom, Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands) and Ghostface
Killah. With a penchant for an earworm hook, their sound takes cues from across the
globe, both past and present, not least from the wealth of music that has emanated
out of Brazil over the last 70 years.
Beatmakers, musicians and record collectors at their core, the influence of Brazilian
music on BADBADNOTGOOD's productions is clear to see, with previous collaborators
including Arthur Verocai and Tim Bernardes. It seemed only right then, to hand them
the reins for the next edition of our signature boxset series. As ever, the brief was
simple, compile a selection of your favourite Brazilian cuts from the country's rich
musical makeup.
Delving into their love of Brazilian music from the '60s up to the current day ,
BADBADNOTGOOD's selections work like a beloved mixtape, taking you on a journey
through time and genres. Starting with contemporary tracks from O Terno and their
sublime, skippy string- laden number 'Tudo Que Eu Nao Fiz', to Chico Bernardes'
heartfelt, slowly simmering folk track 'Ate Que Enfim'. Elsewhere, Menahan Street
Band and Roge's modern-anthem mood lifter 'Tropical Man' feels like a timeless funky
Brazilian classic, and listeners are treated to Bala Desejo's Dora Morelenbaum at her
most serene and ethereal on 'Vento de Beirada'.