Samba Meu
Maria Rita · 2007
46 min · 14 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant celebration of samba rhythms infused with contemporary sensibilities and Maria Rita's soulful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Samba meu — The album's title track encapsulates its essence with an infectious rhythm and playful lyrics that celebrate the joy of samba dancing.
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Maltratar não é direito — This track tackles social issues through its poignant lyrics, blending traditional samba sounds with a contemporary message about human rights.
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O que é o amor — With its heartfelt melody and introspective lyrics, this song beautifully explores the complexities of love, showcasing Rita's emotive vocal style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional samba with modern sensibilities, showcasing strong compositions and vibrant performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a lively samba rhythm, followed by tracks that vary in tempo but maintain a consistent groove.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the communal aspect of samba music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- emotional storytelling in every track
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Samba Meu was Maria Rita's third studio album, following her acclaimed sophomore effort, Segundo. By this time, she had solidified her place in Brazil's música popular scene, showcasing her unique blend of traditional samba with modern influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elis Regina· Gal Costa· Caetano Veloso
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Samba meu 2:09
- 2 O homem falou 3:53
- 3 Maltratar não é direito 3:43
- 4 Num corpo só 3:47
- 5 Cria 3:33
- 6 Tá perdoado 3:46
- 7 Pra declarar minha saudade 1:39
- 8 O que é o amor 3:39
- 9 Trajetória 4:14
- 10 Mente ao meu coração 3:47
- 11 Novo amor 2:55
- 12 Maria do Socorro 3:10
- 13 Corpitcho 3:05
- 14 Casa de Noca 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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