Elétrica

Daniela Mercury · 1998

66 min · 16 tracks · música popular brasileira · Latin pop

A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary pop, bursting with infectious energy and celebratory spirit.

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Elétrica is an album by Daniela Mercury, released in 1998. A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary pop, bursting with infectious energy and celebratory spirit. This album is significant for its role in popularizing axé music beyond Brazil, contributing to Mercury's international acclaim. Elétrica received critical praise for its innovative sound and energetic performances, further establishing Mercury as a cultural icon within the música popular brasileira scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elétrica sound like?

A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary pop, bursting with infectious energy and celebratory spirit. Rooted in música popular brasileira and Latin pop.

What makes Elétrica by Daniela Mercury notable?

This album is significant for its role in popularizing axé music beyond Brazil, contributing to Mercury's international acclaim. Elétrica received critical praise for its innovative sound and energetic performances, further establishing Mercury as a cultural icon within the música popular brasileira scene. Elétrica is Daniela Mercury's third studio album, released during her rise to prominence in the late 1990s. Following the success of her previous album, O Canto da Cidade (1992), this record solidified her status as a leading figure in Brazilian music, showcasing her unique blend of traditional sounds with modern influences.

How many songs are on Elétrica?

Elétrica has 16 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·66:34

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Elétrica 4:42
2 Swing da cor Standout 4:16
3 O canto da cidade Standout 3:44
4 Salve-se quem puder 3:49
5 Abraço 4:23
6 Música de rua 4:02
7 Terra festeira 4:12
8 Feijão de corda 3:17
9 Tua lua 4:00
10 Vulcão da Liberdade / Faraó divindade do Egito / Uma história de Ifá (Elegibô) / Madagascar Olodum 4:56
11 O mais belo dos belos (A verdade do Ilê) / Por amor ao Ilê 5:23
12 Você não entende nada 3:47
13 Trio metal 4:16
14 O reggae e o mar / Venha me amar / Batuque (Tá no batuque) 3:40
15 Rapunzel 3:38
16 Toda menina baiana Standout 4:23