Adryana & A Rapaziada

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Adryana e a Rapaziada

Years Active

1999–2004

Genres

pagode, samba, pop

Biography

Adryana & A Rapaziada was a Brazilian pagode group formed in 1999 on the initiative of the record label Abril Music, uniting singer Adryana Ribeiro with four instrumentalists and dancers. The project stood out for mixing traditional romantic pagode with elements of soul and R&B, creating striking live performances that featured backing vocals and choreography by the guys. The group worked with renowned producers such as Arnaldo Saccomani and Guto Graça Mello, releasing three albums over five years of activity.

Among the group's biggest hits are tracks like "Só Faltava Você", "Tudo Passa" and "Parece Truque", songs that achieved prominence on the national charts and were part of telenovela soundtracks. The versatility between the vocalist's striking voice and the participation of the members guaranteed the group popularity in the 2000s pagode scene, alongside genre exponents like Belo and the group Exaltasamba.

After ending activities in 2004, due to the lower reception of their last album, Adryana resumed her solo career. Years later, in 2015, the group returned to the stage for a commemorative reunion tour, celebrating their journey with the release of the song "Ex". The group's history remains tied to the evolution of Brazilian romantic pagode from the late 20th century.

Discography

• Adryana & A Rapaziada (1999)
• Love Lindo (2001)
• Stop Baby (2003)