Tchakabum

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

pagode baiano, axé

Biography

Tchakabum is a Brazilian musical group founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1998 by brothers Marcelo and Nem Menezes, with the initial participation of dancer Gracyanne Barbosa. The project was born out of a proposal to mix pagode baiano and axé, inspired by the success of bands from Bahia. The ensemble achieved enormous national and international repercussion, especially with the hit "Tesouro de Pirata", which gained great prominence after being featured on the reality show Big Brother Brasil in 2002. Throughout its trajectory, the group underwent several lineup changes, including the temporary departure of Marcelo Menezes in 2005 to found Capitão Pirata, and the replacement of dancers like Elaine Costa and Jaqueline Farias.

After a hiatus period that began in 2010, Tchakabum officially returned to the stage at the 2016 Carnival, scoring new releases like the hit "Desce Sobe". In the following years, they remained active with productions such as "Passinho do Rá" in 2019 and contemporary partnerships, exemplified by the single "Cavalona" with singer Gabily in 2022, which mixed trap beats with the band's characteristic pagode baiano. The group also returned to the charts the same year with the hit "Tubarão Te Amo" by DJ LK, reaffirming their longevity in Brazilian dance music.

In addition to their musical relevance, Tchakabum's members left their mark on national pop culture through appearances on television programs and reality shows. Marcelo Menezes joined the cast of the reality show "Além do Peso" in 2015 and participated in "Power Couple" in 2019 alongside former dancer Elaine Costa. At the same time, former members like Gracyanne Barbosa continued to exert a strong influence on the Brazilian media.

Discography

• Tchakabum (1999)
• Explosão (2001)
• Ensaio do Tchakabum (Ao Vivo) (2003)
• Ao Vivo (2004)
• Olha a Onda com Tchakabum (2016)
• Tchakabum (Ao Vivo) (2016)
• Capitao Tchaka (2016)