" Baixada Fluminense is the birthplace of this samba-reggae band. Reggae was the main music you heard in this rather aggressive neighborhood. Cidade Negra was one of the many bands exploring that music. Their lyrics didn't lie about life in the baixada, something that wasn't always appreciated by radio stations and record labels. The group adjusted a little to that and got a record deal with Sony. Their records were a huge success, even more after lead vocalist Ras Bernardo was replaced by Toni Garrido. The group immediately sounded more polished, both in music and lyrics. Now they're one of the main bands in Brazil with their mix of pop, reggae and soul. Critics love referring to Cidade Negra as far too soft, nothing compared to the original reggae. Nevertheless the band's appearance at the Sunsplash festival in Jamaica was a big success. Their danceable reggae with definite Brazilian accents is a joy to listen to. Toni Garrido's charismatic stage appearance and voice may be the band's main attraction" ... ( Musicabrasileiro.org )
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