Janu launches “10 Super Hits”

Singer Janu releases his latest work, “10 Super Sucessos – Vol. 1”, dedicated to exploring his Latin roots and embracing the dramatic exaggeration of brega music. The album offers a collection of songs that reflect not only the artist’s trajectory, but also his deep connection with popular music.

In “10 Super Sucessos – Vol. 1”, Janu seeks to demonstrate that brega goes beyond sadness, being a universe of emotional and musical richness. “Brega is no longer synonymous with tacky: it is a dramatic exaggeration with a lot of musical quality”, says the singer.

The album features a fusion of influences, from bachata, bolero, tango to cumbia, as well as elements of northeastern music. Special appearances by Gonzalo Vieira, Llari Gleiss and Vitória Rodrigues add depth to the tracks “Me Ignora”, “Eu Ñ Quero Reggae com Vc” and “Brega Bem Vadio”.

“I’ve been reflecting since my previous album, ‘Miolo do Oxente’, on what it means to be pop and what is popular. I believe I continued this exploration in ’10 Super Sucessos’, trying to demystify some conceptions about brega. The result ended up becoming an immersion in Latin American Popular Music”, highlights Janu.

Recorded in several cities, including Arapiraca-AL, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Grötzingen, Germany, “10 Super Sucessos – Vol. 1” was produced with a series of talented musicians. Paulo Franco (Gato Negro) on guitars and production, Tiago Luz on keyboards, Noaldo do Acordeon, Fernando Melo on acoustic guitars, Almir Medeiros on string arrangements, Rodrigo Cruz on drums, Ricardo Evangelista on percussion, Marciel Esley on trumpets and saxophones, and Vanessa Fernandes on backing vocals contributed to create a unique sound experience.

The mastering was carried out by the award-winning Júnior Evangelista, while the cover design was done by Riann, with photos by Leandro do Karmo and special participation by Júnior Duarte in the voiceover, recognized for his vignettes in Forró das Antigas groups.