ARTHUR VEROCAI - Arthur Verocai (Remastered) ARTHUR VEROCAI

A true and complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre. Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio de Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, and directed by the self-taught Arthur Verocai. Previously, he had worked on many records in various capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins, and Célia, but this album gave him the chance to do his thing in its purest form.

The 29-minute masterpiece, perfect in its arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time—strings, guitars, pianos, breakbeats, basslines, synthesizers, vocals from the wonderful Célia, and percussion from Pedro Santos. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB, psychedelia, and funk sit side by side effortlessly. The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and in fact, all genres.

Highlighted in part by the number of artists that have sampled from it—MF DOOM, Ludacris, Common, Little Brother, Jneiro Jarel (aka Dr. Who Dat?), Dibiase, and Action Bronson, among others.