A success in the South of Brazil, Grupo Chocolate, which is a reference in the samba and pagode music scene, completes five years of career in 2024. Formed in Porto Alegre/RS, by friends Gabriel Rocha (voice and cavaco), Gabriel Villarinho (tambourine ), Léo Maia (tantan), Luiz Alberto (voice) and Matheus Dias (repic), the group recently released the song ‘Virei Freguês’, in partnership with singer Rodriguinho.
The track is part of the DVD ‘Bora Pro Mundo’, which was recorded live in 2023 in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. The audiovisual, with musical production by Marcelinho TDP, consists of 18 tracks and features Rodriguinho, Rogerinho, Grupo Envolvência, Thedy Corrêa, Malu, Sem Reznha and Chininha.
“Recording this DVD was, without a doubt, a milestone in our career. After all, we recorded alongside great artists and packed one of the biggest concert halls in southern Brazil on a winter Thursday. With it, we stand out even more on the national scene and we are prepared for more news in 2024”, shares Gabriel Rocha.
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How it all began
According to the Group’s founders, friends and vocalists, Gabriel Rocha and Luiz Alberto, the first performances began in 2012 during barbecues held at friends’ houses in Porto Alegre. “We were responsible for keeping people entertained and put on unpretentious shows at these meetings during school and the beginning of college. As time went by, we saw the possibility of entering the music scene, and since 2019, we have been singing professionally”, say the founders.
Discography
The first song released was ‘Censurado e Proibido’, in 2019, back when the Group was called Chocolate Branco. Also in 2019, the hits ‘Eu, Você e Mais Nada (Para) and ‘Escapada’ were released. In 2021, the Eps ‘Acústico CB: Comdições’ and ‘Acústico CB: Comdições, vol.2’ were released. The Group also has three albums released: ‘Canta, Chocolate!, – ao vivo’ (2022), ‘Canta, Chocolate!, vol.2 – ao vivo’ (2022) and ‘Canta, Chocolate!, vol.3 – live’ (2023). Still in 2023, the Group released the DVD ‘Bora Pro Mundo’.