Samba Raro by Max de Castro

First vinyl release of this album originally released in 1999 only on cd. Max de Castro – Samba Raro First Time on Vinyl – 180g Gatefold Edition Originally released on CD in 1999, Max de Castro's groundbreaking debut album finally receives its long-awaited vinyl treatment in 2013, courtesy of the Brazilian label Brasilis Grooves. This edition marks the album's first-ever appearance on LP, pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl and housed in a luxurious gatefold sleeve. The Album Conceived, composed, performed, and produced entirely by Max himself, Samba Raro is a masterful fusion of vintage Brazilian soul and cutting-edge electronic production. Drawing deep inspiration from the golden era of Black Rio, the sophisticated harmonies of Jorge Ben, and the rhythmic innovations of Baden Powell, Max reimagines these classic sounds through the lens of Hip Hop, Drum'n'Bass, and creative looping. The result is music that felt radically forward-thinking in 1999 and remains astonishingly fresh today. Each track pays tribute to a different pillar of Brazilian music history. The title track honors Jorge Ben, while "Afrosamba" channels the spirit of Baden Powell's classic "Canto de Ossanha." "Pra Você Lembrar" evokes the melancholic romance of Chico Buarque, and "Onda Diferente" glides with the graceful energy of the legendary Banda Black Rio. The album also features "Rapadura," a vibrant collaboration with São Paulo's Camorra, and closes with "Você e Eu," an implicit homage to the timeless songwriting of Roberto and Erasmo Carlos. Beyond its borders, Samba Raro found an unexpected and passionate audience on international dance floors. Its sun-drenched rhythms and sophisticated electronic textures became anthems within the global Drum & Bass scene, with its infectious summer vibe making it an essential release that helped change the face of electronic music in Brazil and beyond. Tracklist Side A A1 – Intro A2 – Samba Raro A3 – Afrosamba A4 – Pra Você Lembrar A5 – Ela Disse Assim... A6 – Rapadura Side B B1 – Onda Diferente B2 – 1 Flash B3 – 2 Bailarinas B4 – Você e Eu B5 – Outro Product Details Label: Brasilis Grooves – BGR 005 Format: LP, Album, Reissue, 180g, Gatefold Country: Brazil Year: 2013 Genre: Brazilian Soul / Samba / Electronic A true modern classic, finally available in the format it deserves. Essential for collectors of Brazilian Soul, Samba, and MPB.