Claridão

Silva

2012

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Why This Album Matters

Claridão marks the powerful debut of the Capixaba singer and songwriter Silva, released in 2012. The album is a manifesto of the creative energy of the young musician, who in a short time was able to forge an unmistakable sonic signature. Revealing a sound that is both different and profoundly contemporary, the work captured the public's attention for the originality of its artistic proposition. Through its tracks, Claridão presents a distinct soundscape that established Silva as an innovative voice in the Brazilian music scene, delineating a style that echoes the vivacity and modernity of his musical vision.

Context

Silva's trajectory towards Claridão began to take shape in 2012, when the artist, then known as Lúcio Silva, independently released an online EP, titled 2012, containing six tracks. The quality and singularity of the sound quickly generated a buzz online, boosting the project's visibility. The growing repercussion led Silva to important stages, such as that of the Sónar SP festival, where he performed the second show of his career to an audience of over 30,000 people, sharing the stage with international names like Cee Lo Green and James Blake. Considered a true revelation, Silva expanded the EP with six more unreleased tracks, resulting in a cohesive album with perfect synchronicity, which consolidated the attention he had garnered.

Legacy

Claridão, since its release on 9 October 2012, has demonstrated notable commercial success. For the album's promotion, the single "Mais Cedo" was made available on iTunes and quickly ascended, remaining for several weeks at the top of the most downloaded songs. The album itself followed the same path to success, featuring among the ten most downloaded on iTunes in its release week, demonstrating the public's strong reception to Silva's musical proposition.

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Tracks

Credits

Producer

Silva

Written-By

Lucas Silva, Silva

Mastered By

Matt Colton

Mixed By

Jeremy Park

Design

Rob Carmichael

Photography By

Jorge Bispo

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