Nó na Orelha
Criolo
2011
Rankings
Why This Album Matters
Nó na Orelha marks a turning point in the career of Brazilian rapper Criolo, being his second studio album and a work that significantly distinguishes itself from its predecessor. Released in 2011, the album is an audacious fusion of genres, breaking the barriers of traditional rap to incorporate elements of afrobeat, hip hop, reggae, samba and brega. This rich and inventive blend of sonorities gives the album a unique identity within Brazilian music, consolidating Criolo as a plural and innovative artist. The work demonstrates the artist's versatility and his ability to engage with various musical strands, creating a contemporary sound deeply rooted in Brazilian culture.
Recording
The album Nó na Orelha was produced by Daniel Ganjaman and Marcelo Cabral. Its official release took place on 25 April 2011, made available both in physical format, through CDs and vinyls via Livraria Cultura, and in digital format, with free distribution by the Oloko Records label.
Songs
The album Nó na Orelha presented several prominent singles, starting with "Subirodoistiozin" in December 2010. Subsequently, "Não existe amor em SP" was released in March 2011, consolidating its position as one of the album's most emblematic songs. Later, the public became acquainted with "Freguês da meia-noite" in December 2011 and "Mariô" in July 2012. "Não existe amor em SP" achieved particular recognition, being performed by Criolo and Caetano Veloso together during the Video Music Brasil awards ceremony in 2011. The album also features notable participations, including Kiko Dinucci on guitar in "Mariô", Rodrigo Campos on cavaquinho and percussion in "Linha de Frente", and the voices of Verônica Ferriani and Juçara Marçal on backing vocals.
Legacy
Nó na Orelha received an extremely positive critical reception, being widely acclaimed by the specialist press. Rolling Stone magazine, for example, elected it the best national album of 2011, and the song "Não existe amor em SP" as the best national song of the same year. The album's success was reiterated at awards ceremonies, where Nó na Orelha and "Não existe amor em SP" were recognised as best album and best song, respectively, at the Video Music Brasil 2011. The album was nominated in three categories at VMB 2011, winning two, while Criolo was awarded as Breakthrough Artist or Band, from his two nominations.
Tracks
Credits
Beatriz Berjeaut
Marcelo Cabral
Daniel Ganjaman
Juçara Marçal, Verônica Ferriani
Anderson Quevedo
Kiko Dinucci
Samuel Fraga
Marcelo Munari
Maurício Badé
Rodrigo Campos
Daniel Ganjaman
DJ DanDan, DJ Marco
Criolo, Kiko Dinucci
Marcelo Cabral
Thiago França
Guizado, Rubinho Antunes
Renato Rossi
Luiz Gustavo "Buda" Nascimento
Fernando Sanches
Daniel Ganjaman
Ricardo Fernandes
Junior Furlan
Podcasts
O Som do Vinil | Podcast · Canal Brasil
Charles Gavin traz o som do cantor Criolo. Lançado em 2011, o disco “Nó na Orelha” contém faixas compostas pelo rapper que misturam críticas sociais e imagens poéticas.
Vinilteca · José Ono Junior e Guilherme Colpani
Em 2011, Criolo deu um nó na orelha e nos ouvidos de quem esperava dele mais um mero disco de rap e reinventou o estilo musical aqui no Brasil. O "Nó na Orelha" foi um disco de rap que trouxe samba, afrobeat, reggae, bolero, com piano, guitarra, baixo, bateria eletrônica. Seria um disco de mpb, se não fosse pela atitude, a temática e as rimas. A Vinilteca é um projeto que nasceu no YouTube em 20
A décima sétima edição do Programa Ficha Técnica traz uma análise sobre o disco "Nó na orelha", do rapper Criolo. Produção/criação/apresentação: Larissa Campos e Raul Fortes Edição: Luciano Campbell Como descobri Criolo Acho que demorei para conhecer o rapper Criolo, assim como deve ter acontecido com várias pessoas. Mas a ocasião em que o conheci ficou gravada na minha memória. Faz um tempo que
Transe Hub Podcast · Transehub
Audiostyle #12 - Nó na Orelha, Criolo. Transmitido em 24 de maio de 2020. Vídeo neste link
Videos
GANJAMAN: ASSIM FOI PRODUZIR O NÓ NA ORELHA DO CRIOLO - Ronald Rios Talk Show #14
CORTES RONALD RIOS TALK SHOW [OFICIAL]
Criolo canta "Linha de Frente", do álbum "Nó na Orelha"
Folha de S.Paulo
Dez anos de "Nó na Orelha" | Resenha de Segunda
Pietro Reis
Books
Álbum 4 - 1994 a 2025
Pedro Alexandre Sanches · 2025
The fourth volume of the 'Álbum' series, written by renowned music critic Pedro Alexandre Sanches, focuses on the history of Brazilian music through the analysis of albums released between 1994 and 2025. Given the importance and cultural impact of Criolo's 'Nó na Orelha' (2011) on the Brazilian music scene of that period, it is highly expected that the album will receive an in-depth discussion in this book.
Os 500 Maiores Álbuns Brasileiros de Todos os Tempos
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The largest Brazilian music election ever conducted: 162 specialists, spanning journalists, critics, musicians, producers and podcasters, each nominated 50 essential albums, supported by a masterlist of more than 2,000 works. Led by Ricardo Alexandre with tabulation by Sérgio Jomori, it was published in December 2022 as a 200-page hardcover book with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Analyses
Nó na Orelha – Wikipedia
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Review Criolo - Nó Na Orelha - Sounds and Colours
soundsandcolours.com
Criolo signposts the way forward for Brazilian rap music with an album that speaks from the streets but with a musical integrity before lacking in Brazilian hip-hop.
ecos prosaicos: Nó na Orelha. Criolo, 2011.
ecosprosaicos.blogspot.com
If you're looking for an album that steers clear of the obvious, Criolo's Nó na Orelha is an essential experience. Released in 2011, the album breaks down genre barriers, blending rap, samba, afrobeat, reggae, soul, and MPB with impressive naturalness.
Resenha: Criolo - Nó Na Orelha | TMDQA!
tenhomaisdiscosqueamigos.com
The rapper blends hip hop, soul, samba, bolero, and creates one of the best national albums of 2011. Review by João Mateus, from O Musicófilo. Rapper Criolo has been on the road since 1989, but only garnered national music media attention in 2010 with the release of the first two singles from his new album.
Criolo - Nó na Orelha - Monkeybuzz
monkeybuzz.com.br
Traversing various genres, the São Paulo rapper establishes himself among the great names of contemporary national music with an album widely regarded by critics and the public alike as the best of 2011.
