Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu
Lulu Santos
1995
Why This Album Matters
Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu, released in 1995, represents a landmark in Lulu Santos's discography by presenting an innovative collection of re-recordings and remixes of his own hits and those of other renowned artists. The album, strongly shaped by the vision of producer Marcello "Memê" Mansur (DJ Memê), delves into the global sounds of house music and dance music, incorporating elements of Eurodance and even influences of funk carioca. This audacious work not only revisits Brazilian pop and soul music classics, such as "O Descobridor dos Sete Mares" and "Sossego" by Tim Maia, or "Se Você Pensa" by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos, but also reinterprets gems from Lulu Santos's career, for example "Casa" and "Toda Forma de Amor", in vibrant and contemporary guises. The inclusion of the new track "Sereia", which cleverly reuses the percussive base of "Como Uma Onda", underscores the creativity and the fusion of elements that define this album as a singular sonic proposition.
Recording
The production of Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu was spearheaded by Marcello "Memê" Mansur, DJ Memê, with notable contributions from Sacha Amback, Alex de Sousa, DJ Cuca, and Adriano DJ. Lulu Santos actively participated, recording vocals, guitar, bass, and synth solo on several tracks. The instrumentation featured a robust electronic foundation, with Memê responsible for drum programming, keyboards, sampler, and loops, underscoring the strong dance music footprint. The album also benefited from a rich constellation of guest musicians, including Milton Guedes on harmonica, saxophone, and flute, Dunga on bass, and Sacha Amback on keyboards and sampler. Of particular note is the participation of Lincoln Olivetti in string and brass arrangements, and Renan Pinedo on pianos and bass, who added diverse sonic layers to the project. The album's visual concept, designed by Gringo Cardia and Muti Randolph, reflects a particular aesthetic with photos of plush toys, inspired by Lulu Santos's late-night observations in Rio.
Songs
The repertoire of Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu is an ingenious fusion of reinterpretations and remixes, highlighting Lulu Santos's ability to navigate different styles. The album features renewed versions of MPB and soul music classics, such as the striking "O Descobridor dos Sete Mares" and "Sossego" by Tim Maia, and the engaging "Se Você Pensa" by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos, which gain new textures under Memê's production. Among the tracks, the only new song, "Sereia", deserves special attention. Although credited as new, its origin dates back to a composition by Lulu Santos and Nelson Motta for a 1984 children's special, having already been performed by Fafá de Belém, and later included in the soundtrack of the telenovela A Próxima Vítima. The album also revisits Lulu's own hits, such as "Casa" and "Tudo Igual", as well as offering a vibrant funk carioca version of "Toda Forma de Amor", demonstrating the versatility and modernity of the musical proposition.
Legacy
Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu achieved significant commercial success, being certified gold/platinum and selling an impressive 1 million copies in Brazil. This achievement highlights the album's ability to connect with a vast audience and consolidate Lulu Santos's relevance in the music scene, even while exploring a more experimental sound geared towards the dance music of the time.
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Analyses
Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu – Wikipedia
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Eu E Memê, Memê E Eu (1995) Lulu Santos - meusdozemais.substack.com
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Descobri a fase eletrônica de Lulu Santos em Malhação, série vespertina da TV Globo. A canção "Assim Caminha A Humanidade", do álbum homônimo de 1994, foi selecionada para abrir o programa, que estreou em 1995 e era exibido de segunda a sexta por volta das 17h.
Encarte: Lulu Santos - Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu - Encartes Pop
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Eu e Memê, Memê e Eu é o décimo segundo álbum de Lulu Santos e foi lançado na segunda quinzena de Março de 1995. O disco trata-se de uma compilação e regravações de sucessos do cantor remixados pelo DJ Memê.
Discogs
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