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Rei da Cacimbinha | |
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Origin | Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil |
Genres | Arrocha, forró, brega |
Years active | 2014–present |
Labels | 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.[citation needed] The band recorded a DVD of their performance in Messias, Alagoas where they were performing before an audience of 30,000 people.[citation needed]
The band has been constantly receiving news about being plagiarized.[when?] 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]